When Will the MK Ruling on Gibran's Diploma Trigger an Inquiry? PKB Legislator Sings 'Twilight Shore'
The timing of a parliamentary inquiry into the Supreme Court's ruling on the academic qualifications of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the incoming Vice President, is a focal point in Indonesia. A PKB legislator's rendition of the song 'Twilight Shore' amidst the political tension was also reported.
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