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Portrait of Pak Bas, Minister of Public Works, who went viral as the President's photographer, proud to still use an old Nokia phone

Portrait of Pak Bas, Minister of Public Works, who went viral as the President's photographer, proud to still use an old Nokia phone

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Portrait of Pak Bas, Minister of Public Works, who went viral as the President's photographer, proud to still use an old Nokia phone

Minister of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono, or commonly known as Pak Bas, recently became President Jokowi's photographer at the G20 Bali Summit. Moreover, his appearance doesn't look like a minister.

Here are some photos of Pak Bas that often go viral on social media thanks to his funny personality and even become memes on the official Twitter account @KemenPU. Let's take a look together!

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The Twitter account @KemenPU once uploaded a video of Pak Jokowi's visit accompanied by Pak Bas. Suddenly, the polyphonic ringtone of a Nokia phone was heard.

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Pak Bas seemed a bit panicked. His right hand quickly reached into his vest pocket and looked back.

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There are netizens who also highlight Mr. Bas' hat. They said Mr. Bas' hat has faded and asked the admin to replace it.

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This is a photo of Mr. Bas with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, when they were in Solo four years ago. And reportedly, they met again at the G20 Summit.

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During the Youtube podcast of the State Secretariat, Mr. Bas explained that if anyone needs him, they can contact his assistant via WhatsApp.

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Mr. Bas recently went viral again when he became President Jokowi's photographer at the G20 Summit. His upside-down hat style became the center of attention. Even the batik day caricature on President Jokowi's social media account included Mr. Bas with his upside-down hat and camera.

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Mr. Bas is often a meme on the @KemenPU account because he is very humorous. This is when he took a photo while saluting by kissing his own hand.

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This also went viral when Mr. Bas attached a microphone to his forehead. Netizens said that's what it means to speak using the brain. Stay healthy, Mr. Bas.