A Grandson's Milestone at Indonesia's Top University
The veteran entertainer expressed deep gratitude for Fadhil's academic achievement at one of the country's most elite tertiary institutions. Speaking at the Trans TV Studio in Mampang, South Jakarta, Mpok Atiek noted that graduating from such a competitive university brought unparalleled happiness to their entire family circle.
Prior to facing the academic board, Fadhil reached out to his grandmother through WhatsApp to seek her blessings and prayers. He asked for her spiritual support to ensure the examination would proceed smoothly and that the professors would look favorably upon his final research presentation.
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"He texted me saying, "Mimi, I want to let you know that my thesis defense is tomorrow. Please pray for me so everything goes well and the lecturers pass me,' Mpok Atiek recounted. She noted that text messaging has become their primary tool for staying connected due to their respective demanding daily schedules.
While the duo shares a tight bond today, Fadhil revealed that they were not very close during his early childhood because his father's career kept the family living outside Jakarta. Their relationship began to flourish significantly only after he moved back to the capital during his junior high school years.