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 Tuesday, 14 January 2025. Khofifah shared information about successful programs and services implemented by Muslimat NU, which have had a direct impact on the grassroots community. President Prabowo commended the initiatives of Muslimat NU, recognizing the importance of their 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 aims to tackle extreme poverty through activities like recitation, while Mustika Darling focuses on raising environmental awareness through waste management efforts led by Muslimat NU cadres. These programs were discussed in the context of addressing critical issues such as poverty and environmental sustainability. The meeting also touched on preparations for the XVIII Muslimat NU Congress scheduled for 11-16 February 2025 in Surabaya. The congress, expected to draw delegates from across Indonesia, aims to enhance the organization’s presence and impact nationwide. Khofifah concluded the meeting by inviting President Prabowo to attend the opening ceremony of the Congress on 12 February.
