Minister Bahlil Claims Ignorance of Nusron Wahid's Malaysia Trip Amid Corruption Probe
Indonesian Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated he was unaware of Nusron Wahid's alleged trip to Malaysia amidst a corruption investigation. Civil society groups question the legality of his departure without presidential approval and urge for his compulsory summons.
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