The President and First Lady Iriana arrived at 9 p.m. and went directly to PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital to visit their first grandchild and daughter-in-law Selvi Ananda, who was recovering after giving birth earlier in the day. 

"Thank God I've become a grandfather," said Jokowi after meeting his grandson, as quoted by a statement.

Jan, the son of Jokowi's eldest child, Gibran Rakabuming, was born on Thursday morning.

Gibran explained in a press conference the meaning of the child’s given names, Jan meaning “most”, while Ethes “dexterous” and Srinarendra “intelligent leader”. When asked who named the newborn, "The father himself," said Gibran.

Gibran, who runs several martabak eateries called Markobar, expressed his thanks to the community for their prayers, as well as the team of doctors who delivered the baby.

“The birthing process went smoothly. Thank you so much to PKU Muhammadiyah’s team of doctors,” said Gibran.

On the sidelines of the press conference, Gibran did not forget to promote his new business, Pasta Buntel, located near the same hospital where his son was born.

"Pasta Buntel is pasta covered in a banana leaf and grilled on charcoal. It’s an innovative culinary dish," Gibran told journalists. (bbn)

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