Supreme Court Revokes Gibran's High School Equivalency Certificate
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Supreme Court Revokes Gibran's High School Equivalency Certificate

The Indonesian Supreme Court has ruled to revoke the High School Equivalency Certificate (Suket) obtained by Gibran Rakabuming Raka, son of President Joko Widodo and presidential candidate. Former Coordinating Minister Mahfud MD stated the matter is left to political decisions.

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