President Prabowo Subianto received a warm welcome from Khofifah Indar Parawansa, the Chairperson of the Central Leadership of the Muslimat Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), and other board members during a meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on January 14, 2025. Khofifah shared the successful implementation of various programs and services by Muslimat NU that have directly benefited the grassroots community. Expressing admiration for the initiatives, President Prabowo emphasized the importance of Muslimat NU’s extensive network in ensuring the effectiveness of these programs.
During the meeting, Khofifah introduced two new initiatives – Mustika Mesem (Muslimat Combating Extreme Poverty) and Mustika Darling (Muslimat Environmental Awareness) – set to be launched at the upcoming XVIII Congress of Muslimat NU. Mustika Mesem focuses on combating extreme poverty through activities like recitation, while Mustika Darling aims to raise environmental awareness through waste management efforts led by Muslimat NU cadres. These programs were highlighted for their significance in addressing critical issues such as poverty and environmental sustainability.
Discussions also covered the preparations for the XVIII Muslimat NU Congress scheduled for February 11-16, 2025 in Surabaya. The congress, expected to be attended by delegates from across Indonesia, aims to enhance the organization’s presence and nationwide impact. The meeting concluded with Khofifah inviting President Prabowo to attend the opening ceremony of the Congress on February 12.
