Netizen Soroti Tudingan Ijasah Palsu Jokowi | REDAKSI (12/04/25)

Summary

Amid growing allegations on social media about President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) having a fake diploma, calls for protests at UGM and his Solo residence have emerged. Jokowi’s legal team is considering legal action against the accusers. Jokowi insists that those making the claims must provide proof. UGM has clarified that Jokowi’s diploma is legitimate, with details of his thesis writing process from the era. A fellow student confirmed the authenticity of Jokowi’s diploma, describing the use of typewriters for theses and professional printing for covers. This public dispute highlights the ongoing debate surrounding Jokowi’s academic credentials.

Takeaways

• 😀 The issue of Joko Widodo's alleged fake degree has resurfaced, fueled by social media posts questioning his academic credentials.
• 😀 Calls for public actions to visit Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and Jokowi's house in Solo have emerged, with the goal of demanding the truth about his degree.
• 😀 Jokowi's legal team is considering taking legal action against those spreading the fake degree allegations, stressing the right to pursue legal remedies.
• 😀 Jokowi's legal response has generally been passive, relying on the legal system to handle such allegations and asserting that previous court decisions should put the matter to rest.
• 😀 Jokowi has urged for the swift resolution of these accusations, stating that those making the claims must provide evidence to support their allegations.
• 😀 Jokowi's graduation was from the Faculty of Forestry at UGM, with his degree being officially issued by the university.
• 😀 UGM has clarified the situation, confirming that the typeface used in Jokowi’s thesis was commonly available at printing services at the time, and that the thesis itself was typed using a typewriter.
• 😀 UGM's clarification was backed by Frono Jiwo, a fellow student from Jokowi's cohort, who stated that his own degree and thesis were identical to Jokowi’s.
• 😀 Frono also noted that all students in their cohort used typewriters to write their theses, and that most paperwork, including thesis covers, was printed at a printing shop.
• 😀 The university's response highlights the fact that the degree issuance process was standard, and the accusations regarding font and typewriter use are misplaced.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the transcript?

The main issue discussed is the allegation of a fake degree against Joko Widodo, the President of Indonesia, and the social media campaign urging people to visit his alma mater, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), and his residence to demand clarification regarding his degree.

What action is being considered by Jokowi's legal team in response to the allegations?

Jokowi's legal team is considering taking legal action against those spreading rumors about the alleged fake degree, although they have generally been passive in previous instances.

How has Jokowi responded to the allegations regarding his degree?

Jokowi has stated that the allegations need to be addressed and that those spreading the rumors should be found. He emphasized that the degree was issued by UGM and has been publicly confirmed by university officials.

What was the role of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in clarifying the issue?

UGM released a statement to clarify that the type of font used in Jokowi’s thesis was available at printing services at the time. They also confirmed that Jokowi's thesis was written on a typewriter and that the thesis cover and approval pages were printed, as was common at the time.

What explanation did UGM provide regarding the thesis cover and approval pages?

UGM explained that the thesis cover and approval pages for Jokowi's thesis were printed at a printing service, while the content of the thesis, consisting of 91 pages, was typed using a typewriter, which was a common practice at that time.

Who confirmed the authenticity of Jokowi's degree at UGM?

Frono Jiwo, a fellow student who graduated with Jokowi from the Faculty of Forestry at UGM, confirmed that his own degree was the same as Jokowi’s, and both degrees were signed by the Rector and Dean of UGM.

What does Jokowi insist regarding the burden of proof in this issue?

Jokowi insists that those making the accusations must prove their claims, as it is the responsibility of the accuser to provide evidence, not his to disprove the allegations.

What specific details have been pointed out in the social media posts regarding Jokowi’s degree?

The social media posts have pointed out alleged inconsistencies related to a photo of a young Jokowi and the date the degree was issued, suggesting that there are discrepancies in the records.

What did Jokowi’s lawyer say about past responses to such allegations?

Jokowi’s lawyer mentioned that they have generally taken a passive stance in the past, stating that legal avenues are open for anyone to pursue, and the matter was already resolved in court.

What is the broader public reaction to these degree-related allegations?

The broader public reaction includes some individuals being urged to visit UGM and Jokowi's home to demand clarity about the degree, showing how social media can amplify such rumors and cause public outcry.