Fito Akhmad Erlangga, Surabaya – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo bid an emotional farewell during his visit to Surabaya on Friday, as his presidency enters its final weeks before his upcoming retirement.

During his trip to a traditional market in the Rungkut area, where he was inspecting the prices of basic commodities and greeting residents, Jokowi took the opportunity to say his goodbyes.

"I met with the public and took this opportunity to bid farewell, as I will retire next month," the president told reporters.

Although Jokowi will step down, his family's presence in Indonesian politics will remain strong. His eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, has been elected vice president alongside President-elect Prabowo Subianto. The pair will be sworn in on October 20, marking the end of Jokowi's term, along with that of Vice President Ma'ruf Amin.

During his Surabaya visit, Jokowi also inaugurated a state-of-the-art hospital, which was built with a budget of Rp 1.6 trillion ($104 million).

"Many Indonesians travel to Singapore or Malaysia for medical treatment. With this new hospital, that will no longer be necessary. The facilities here offer services comparable to a five-star hotel, as I just witnessed during my inspection," Jokowi said.

According to the president, the new hospital is expected to prevent an estimated Rp 180 trillion in foreign exchange losses that occur when Indonesians seek treatment abroad.

Designed to address some of the deadliest health issues in the country, including stroke, heart disease, and cancer, the hospital spans over 163,380 square meters and features three specialized buildings dedicated to treating these critical conditions. Additionally, there is a general medical treatment building.

The hospital boasts 772 treatment rooms, 59 intermediate care rooms, 95 ICU rooms, 16 surgery rooms, and 20 chemotherapy rooms.

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