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Jokowi testifies in Roy Suryo defamation trial

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On November 5, 2026, former Indonesian President Joko Widodo appeared as a witness at the East Jakarta District Court. His testimony is part of the defamation and libel proceedings against defendants Roy Suryo and Tifauzia Tyassuma, also known as Dokter Tifa, who are accused of spreading false information and manipulating electronic documents regarding the authenticity of Widodo’s educational credentials. Widodo confirmed he brought all original educational documents to the court, ranging from his elementary school records to his undergraduate degree from Gadjah Mada University. During his testimony, he provided details regarding his academic history, specifically explaining that his studies in the Faculty of Forestry involved selecting specific course groups rather than traditional majors, which led to his association with wood technology. He presented these details to the judges, prosecutors, and the public. Widodo expressed that the ongoing allegations have impacted his reputation, noting that a survey suggested approximately 18 percent of the population, or roughly 34 million people, believed the claims of a fake diploma. He further questioned the necessity of additional testing for his documents, stating they had already been verified by the Indonesian National Police Forensic Laboratory. Security for the proceedings remained extensive, with approximately 6,770 personnel from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) deployed via a three-ring security system. The heavy security presence resulted in situational traffic diversions, including the closure of Jalan Dr. Soemarno in the Cakung area, and adjustments to Transjakarta bus routes, specifically affecting Corridor 11 and route 11P. While thousands of supporters gathered at the court, reports indicated minor verbal altercations between supporters and an individual claiming to be from the State Intelligence Agency (BIN).

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