461:, which is part of President Joko Widodo's ruling coalition. Gontha and Paloh had been friends since they were teenagers, as their fathers had served together in a police agency. However, the friendship between Gontha and Paloh had at times faced obstacles related to family and business. Gontha eventually decided to join Nasdem, saying he respected Paloh's strong commitment to upholding Indonesia's nationalism and diversity. In November 2019, Gontha resigned from the Honorary Council of the
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902:. Suara Pembaruan. 14 September 1996
609:. Indonesia Tatler. 16 February 2016
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1320:. United States Department of State
1193:. Matra Indonesia. 16 November 2019
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