Constitutional Court Finds No Proof of Gibran's High School Equivalent Diploma; Legislator Notes Lack of Sanctions for High Officials Violating Rules
Indonesia's Constitutional Court (MK) could not find evidence that Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the current vice presidential candidate, possesses a diploma equivalent to a high school graduation. In response, a legislator from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) criticized the current lack of sanctions for high officials who violate regulations.
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