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My father told me to be confident : Agus
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Jakarta gubernatorial candidate Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono [AHY] speaks during his media visit to The Jakarta Post on Dec. 28. (JP/Wienda Parwitasari)
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akarta gubernatorial candidate Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said his father, former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, gave him advice for his first official gubernatorial debate on Friday.
"He told me to be confident and calm when answering all questions. That was his message," Agus said at Bidakara hotel on Friday.
Agus, who took part in the debate with running mate Sylviana Murni, said he hoped the debate provided the public with sufficient information about each candidate. He added that he hoped his ideas could help solve the city’s problems.
"Insya Allah [God willing], we are the best choice for Jakartans," he said.
(Read also: They may look down at me, but I will prove them wrong: Agus)
Meanwhile, Agus’ campaign team booked two cafes at the venue, namely Raja's Coffee and Resto and Maria's Cafe and Resto, to hold a viewing gathering, locally known as nonton bareng (nobar), of the debate and talk show.
Several hours before the debate began at 8 p.m., the two cafes were filled with Agus and Sylvi supporters, who mostly wore black T-shirts.
