Jokowi Addresses Gibran's Diploma Controversy: 'Every Country Has Different Education Systems!'
President Joko Widodo commented on the Constitutional Court's decision regarding Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's educational background, stating that education systems differ across countries and that the matter is not an issue. He emphasized Gibran's completion of a bachelor's degree and the importance of following democratic procedures.
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