Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, widely regarded as one of the wealthiest individuals in Indonesia, actually harbors a unique story related to his humble attitude and simple life. His story began when he was driving his Land Rover truck from the countryside to the city center. During the journey, he encountered a woman selling rice who was looking for a ride to the market.

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Kisah di Jalan

1: Without being aware of the true identity of Sri Sultan, the woman immediately stopped the truck and asked for help to load two large sacks of rice onto the truck. Sri Sultan readily assisted in carrying the sacks and then accompanied the woman to her destination market. 2: Upon arriving at the market, Sri Sultan unloaded the sacks. The woman then tried to give him payment, but he refused and returned the money. Taken aback by the rejection, the rice seller felt offended and scolded Sri Sultan continuously. She thought the truck driver did not want to accept the small amount of money. Even after Sri Sultan left, the woman still could not accept that her offer was refused and considered the truck driver arrogant as she believed he did not need the money.

Kehidupan Sederhana

1: Apart from the story of being a truck driver transporting rice, the simple life of Sri Sultan is also narrated in "Tahta untuk Rakyat: Celah-Celah Kehidupan Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX (1982)". He did not choose to go to a restaurant to escape the heat. 2: Needing a refreshing drink, Sri Sultan chose to buy an ice popsicle by the side of the road at Stasiun Klender in Jakarta in 1946.

Perubahan Persepsi

1: This incident not only showed Sri Sultan's humility but also changed people's perception of him. His actions demonstrated that true wealth is not only about material possessions but also about kindness and humility. 2: It became a lesson for many that one should not judge a person by their appearance or wealth. Sri Sultan's story has inspired many and become a part of Indonesia's cultural heritage.