When commemorating the 90th anniversary of the founding of Kanisius College, an Alumni named Ananda Sukarlan walked out when DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Rasyid Baswedan delivered his speech.
This was confirmed by the Press Release from the Canisius 86 Alumni Association received by the Tribune on Monday afternoon (13/11/2017).
In a written statement, Ananda Sukarlan, the composer and pianist, stood up and left the venue when Anies Baswedan gave a speech.

"This Saturday, November 11, the governor of Jakarta, Anies Baswedan. When he gave a speech, Ananda Sukarlan stood up from his VIP seat and walked out showing his disapproval of Anies' speech. This action was then followed by hundreds of alumni and other members of the audience. by the audience who stayed, Anies Baswedan left the place. The audience who had walked out also entered the room again," the statement said.
The 90th anniversary of the founding of Kanisius College was attended by thousands of Kanisius alumni at Jiexpo Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

When receiving the award, Ananda also had the opportunity to deliver a 10-minute speech.
In his speech, Ananda besides thanking him, he also gave criticism to the organizing committee.
"You have invited someone with values ​​and integrity that are contrary to what we have been taught. Although you may have to invite him because of his position, but next time we have to look at the person as well. He got his position in ways that are not in accordance with the values -Canisius' values. I'm not talking about politics, this is a matter of conscience and human values," he said in the written statement.
After getting off the stage, Ananda was greeted and praised by the nominees for the award, including former minister Ir. Sarwono Kusumaatmaja and Father E. Baskoro Poedjinoegroho S.J., Principal of Kanisius High School.
The agenda was also attended by alumni of this school, which has consistently been male only, in Menteng Raya for the first time giving the Canisius Awards to 5 alumni from various generations. These 5 alumni were screened from the 95 finalists who became candidates.
They are Ananda Sukarlan (composer & pianist), Derianto Kusuma (founder of Traveloka), Father Magnis Suseno (Jesuit figure), Irwan Ismaun Soenggono (scout leader) and Dr. Boenjamin Setiawan (founder of Kalbe Farma)