Golkar Considers Civil Coalition Proposal on Gibran's Diploma Investigation
Indonesia's Golkar Party is considering a proposal from a civil coalition for an investigative motion (Hak Angket) regarding allegations surrounding the academic credentials of Vice Presidential candidate Gibran Rakabuming. This move is seen as part of the political maneuvering ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
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