The Kanisius College Alumni Association (PAKKJ) issued an official statement regarding the comments made by one of its alumni during the 90th Anniversary of Canisius College on November 11, 2017.

"We respect freedom of expression. However, we regret that the statement was made at an inappropriate moment," said PAKKJ Chairperson Sharief Natanegara in Jakarta, Tuesday (11/14/2017).

He explained that the presence of Governor Anies Baswedan in the event actually got the attention of the alumni and there were no group walk outs as reported on social media.

The Canisius For Indonesia Festival is the culmination of a series of 90th Anniversary of Canisius College. The celebration which consists of three main parts, namely the nation's children's party, Prayer for the Nation, and the Canisius Symphony for Indonesia is a form of gratitude and an expression of commitment from all Kanisians, Alumni, Fathers, and Educators to spread the hope of building the nation amidst the diversity in society. the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia which is based on Pancasila.

Kanisius College has been established and has become a part of the history of Indonesia for 90 years and has produced thousands of alumni with the spirit of "Man for Others" who have dedicated their work to the beloved Indonesian nation. For this reason, Sharief requested that all parties not be provoked by things circulating on social media.

One of the long traditions at Kanisius always prioritizes and respects everyone who is present in every activity carried out. "This has become part of the Kanisian values ​​that have been instilled since being a student at Kanisius College," concluded Sharief.