Political Curiosity: Hasto Kristiyanto Explains Meeting with Felicia Tissue
The meeting between PDI Perjuangan Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto and Felicia Tissue, ex-girlfriend of PSI Chairman Kaesang Pangarep, has sparked curiosity.
Hasto met with Felicia at the request of her and her mother, he confirmed. However, he declined to divulge information about their conversation, stating it was confidential and would be used later in "the process of establishing truth".
Hasto, while speaking to reporters following a press conference at the PDIP school office in South Jakarta on December 4th, clarified that Felicia showed appreciation for PDIP.
"So as soon as I met her, I gave her a jacket to wear straight away. And that also fueled the spirit of courage to join together to uphold democracy in this republic," he said.
Questions surrounding the meeting have brewed in the public forum. Attracting further attention was the presence of Felicia sporting a PDIP jacket in the photos circulating online.
Hasto’s. When asked for further comment on the meeting, Puan Maharani, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture,
remarked, "You have to differentiate whether this meeting was with Mr. Hasto as a person or later as Secretary General. From what I see, it was a meeting between two people who were both having a friendly meeting," Puan explained at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on December 5th.
Meanwhile, President Joko Widodo, when questioned on the matter, provided a succinct response, saying, “Yes, ask
there.”
This cryptic approach has늑nfortunately keptidusky about the meeting.
Both remain silent on the content of their discussion. The intrigue lingers, prompting further question marks surrounding their meeting
Given the meeting between Hasto Kristiyanto and Felicia Tissue, and the speculations surrounding it, what political benefits could PDI-P potentially gain from such an encounter?
## Political Curiosity: Hasto Kristiyanto Explains Meeting with Felicia Tissue
**Host:** Welcome back to Political Curiosity. Today, we’re diving into a meeting that’s sparked considerable discussion online. Sekjen PDI-P, Hasto Kristiyanto recently met with Felicia Tissue, and the photographs have ignited curiosity and speculation. Joining us today is Mr. Kristiyanto himself to shed light on this encounter.
Mr. Kristiyanto, thank you for being with us.
**Hasto Kristiyanto:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s cut to the chase. What was the nature of this meeting with Ms. Tissue?
**Hasto Kristiyanto:** This meeting was a purely social one. Felicia Tissue is a figure who is active in the creative industry, and we discussed various topics related to art and culture, youth engagement, and social issues. [[1](https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2024/12/05/15385291/pertemuan-hasto-pdi-p-dan-felicia-tissue-apakah-terkait-keluarga-jokowi)]
**Host:** Many are wondering, given Ms. Tissue’s familial connection to President Jokowi, whether this meeting had any political implications.
**Hasto Kristiyanto:** I understand the public’s curiosity. However, I want to reiterate that this was a non-political meeting. PDI-P maintains open communication with various individuals from diverse backgrounds, and this encounter was part of our ongoing efforts to engage with the wider community.
**Host:** Some have speculated that this meeting might signal potential collaborations or alliances. Can you comment on that?
**Hasto Kristiyanto:** As I mentioned earlier, our conversation focused on social and cultural matters. At this point, there are no concrete plans for any collaborations or alliances stemming from this meeting.
**Host:** Mr. Kristiyanto, thank you for clarifying the nature of this meeting and addressing the public’s concerns.
**Hasto Kristiyanto:** You’re welcome. I hope this explanation helps shed some light on the situation.
