
Anies Baswedan was present at the funeral of Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf, the husband of Najwa Shihab, who passed away on Tuesday (20/5/2025) at 14:29 WIB. Anies' presence was a form of respect for someone who has been widely recognized in intellectual and social circles.
When met at the funeral home in the Jeruk Purut area, South Jakarta, Anies expressed deep impressions of the deceased. He admitted that he felt a great loss and was shocked by the passing of his friend.
"We all feel the loss, our friend. Ibrahim Assegaf. The deceased was a good person, very good. He was friends with many people. Always pleasant, very intelligent in discussions," said Anies.