Jokowi Defends Academic Credentials in Court, Explains 'Wood Technology' Nickname
President Joko Widodo testified in court regarding a defamation case, directly addressing allegations about his academic credentials. He explained the origin of his 'wood technology' nickname from his studies at Gadjah Mada University's Forestry Faculty and detailed his educational history.
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