DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan admitted that he did not have a problem and still respects the attitude of composer Ananda Sukarlan who protested his presence at the 90th anniversary of the founding of Kanisius College.

“I will greet all, protect all. If then there is a negative reaction, well that's a bonus for me. There is nothing, it's normal," said Anies at the Jakarta City Hall, Monday, November 13 2017.

Ananda Sukarlan launched a walk out to protest the committee who invited Anies to commemorate the founding of Kanisius College.

"Why invite someone who is against the values ​​taught to us at Kanisius," he said when contacted by Tempo, Monday, October 13 2017.

Ananda said that while studying at Kanisius he got an understanding of pluralism. By appreciating differences, he believes life in the world will be better.

"Differences are what bring us together," he said. However, he considers Anies' figure to be contrary to these values.

According to Ananda, during the 2017 Jakarta Pilkada campaign which was full of religious and racist sentiments, Anies Baswedan did not seem bothered. In addition, Anies' inaugural speech as governor touched on indigenous issues.

"I'm not talking about politics, this is a matter of conscience and human values," said Ananda Sukarlan.

Anies Baswedan said that he was only informed this morning about Ananda Sukarlan's protest. According to him, anyone has the right to express their thoughts or criticisms in their own way. He attended the event because he was invited as governor as well as a friend.

"I'm not like someone who doesn't know my friends at Kanisius. And this isn't the first time I've been to Kanisius," concluded Anies Baswedan.