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Indonesia VP Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigns amid degree scandal

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Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has officially resigned from his position following a scandal concerning his high school diploma. His resignation was submitted to the upper house of parliament and President Prabowo Subianto. The Indonesian constitution states that a vice-presidential vacancy does not necessitate a new election, with the People's Consultative Assembly responsible for electing a replacement within 60 days from candidates nominated by the president. AI

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Indonesia VP Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigns amid degree scandal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Gibran officially resigns as Indonesia’s vice-president after degree scandal

    Indonesia’s ⁠Vice-President Gibran ⁠Rakabuming Raka handed in ⁠his resignation to the upper house of parliament on Thursday in the midst of a scandal over his high school diploma. Ahmad Muzani, speaker of the upper house, ‌said Gibran had also submitted a resignation letter to Pr…

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