🇮🇩Week of October 5

The Constitutional Court (MK) has not found evidence that Gibran Rakabuming Raka holds a high school (SLTA) or equivalent diploma, according to the court's own statement. The case over his education qualification was filed after his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election and has entered the evidentiary stage, with the court examining whether it has the authority to review the validity of a vice-presidential candidate's education qualification. Denny Indrayana has asked the court to summon Gibran to testify, but the court has not been reported to have decided on that request.123

The General Elections Commission (KPU) has explained its reason for accepting a certificate (suket) as a requirement for Gibran to register as a vice-presidential candidate. The KPU said it is committed to explaining the administration of Gibran's candidacy from archives and documents. Golkar hopes the Constitutional Court's ruling on the diploma issue will serve as an evaluation for election organizers.245

The polemic over Gibran's high school diploma, which also involves the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen), has been reported to the National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim). The nine Constitutional Court judges who handled the diploma lawsuit have been reported to the Constitutional Court Ethics Council (MKMK). PDIP's Deddy Sitorus has discussed the option of a House inquiry (hak angket) over the Constitutional Court's ruling related to Gibran's diploma.678

Gibran Rakabuming Raka said that if he had not graduated from high school, it would have been impossible for him to study in Singapore. The PSI party expressed regret over the Constitutional Court's handling of the diploma lawsuit, saying it already knew the challenge lacked legal standing.39

Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) has not received a presidential letter (surpres) on replacing the TNI commander, Deputy Speaker Dasco said. The statement came as the army chief of staff, General Maruli Simanjuntak, was widely discussed as a candidate to succeed General Agus.12345

Maruli Simanjuntak responded to the speculation that he is in the running to become TNI commander. He said all service chiefs are candidates for the post.45

The DPR again stated it had not received the surpres on the TNI commander change, with Dasco repeating the position. The House's stance was reported as the letter not yet arriving.678910

Prosecutors have indicted Febrie Adriansyah, a former head of the Attorney General's Office's special crimes unit (Jampidsus), on charges of money laundering. The indictment alleges he bought a French restaurant in Cipete and renamed it Cafe De Clan. He is also accused of using corruption proceeds to buy a cafe and of receiving a cake worth Rp20 billion.1234567

Attributed claim: Febrie Adriansyah's legal counsel has rejected the indictment as a story that is not necessarily true. The defense team said the prosecutors' narrative has yet to be proven. Febrie and two other defendants are scheduled to file an exception next week.89

The case has been described as a new chapter in the test of public trust in law enforcement in Indonesia. The Attorney General's Office has already seized Rp5 billion from Ferry Boboho, also known as Ferry Hongkiriwang, in connection with an alleged extortion case involving Febrie. The case also involves the ASABRI and Jiwasraya cases.102

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) summoned Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) Nusron Wahid for examination in a bribery case. Nusron did not appear for the scheduled examination, and the KPK has rescheduled the session because his testimony is needed.1234567

The KPK stated that Nusron Wahid's testimony is required to investigate other parties in the bribery case, which is linked to land rights (HGB). The commission has not dropped the summons and will set a new date for his examination.38

Nusron Wahid's absence was attributed to his ministerial agenda. SINDOnews Nasional reported that his agenda at the Ministry of ATR/BPN was the reason, while Memo Indonesia described it as an internal ATR/BPN agenda and Inilah.com said he prioritized ministry affairs.4910

The KPK is waiting for Nusron Wahid to attend the rescheduled examination. The commission has not announced a new date, and the investigation into other parties continues.56

Police raided a TNI housing complex in Cijantung, East Jakarta, suspected of being an online gambling headquarters. Officers detained 11 operators and seized 32 computers at the site.12

Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) Maruli Simanjuntak said the military will take firm action against any personnel found facilitating the use of official housing for online gambling. He stated there is no tolerance for such activity and that those proven involved will be dealt with.345

The KSAD's remarks came after reports that a TNI official residence in Cijantung was allegedly used as an online gambling base. The case has drawn public attention, with media highlighting the military's response.267

The Army Chief confirmed he will act against soldiers if they are proven to have facilitated the use of the residence for gambling. He emphasized that the TNI will not protect any member involved in such activities.895