Jokowi Testifies and Shows Original Diplomas in Court
Indonesia's 7th President Joko Widodo appeared as a witness in a defamation trial involving Roy Suryo at the East Jakarta District Court.
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The 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, appeared as a witness in a defamation trial regarding alleged fake diploma accusations involving the defendant Roy Suryo at the East Jakarta District Court on Thursday (5/11/2026) at UTC+7. During the hearing, Jokowi presented his original diplomas from elementary school through higher education to the panel of judges, courtroom attendees, and media personnel.
Citing a report by BBC News Indonesia, Jokowi's attendance aimed to clarify the controversy that had developed. Jokowi asked the presiding judges for permission to present the documents. "If permitted, I would like to show them to the attendees as well, Your Honor. Because I have promised to show my diplomas from elementary, junior high, senior high, and my bachelor's degree," Jokowi stated during the session.
Chronology and Court Testimony
According to a report by CNN Indonesia, Jokowi presented the diplomas after receiving permission from the judge. Roy Suryo, sitting as the defendant, appeared on the right side while the documents were displayed. In his statement, Jokowi explained his educational background, including his time studying at the Faculty of Forestry at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) from 1980, and the use of those diplomas for professional purposes and his candidacy in various regional and presidential elections.
Jokowi's legal counsel, Rivai Kusumanegara, as cited by BBC News Indonesia, stated that this step was taken so that the diploma issue, which had been questioned by the public, could be resolved promptly. Roy Suryo's legal team had previously requested Jokowi to bring his original diplomas to make the case completely clear.
Security and Court Atmosphere
Regarding security, a total of 6,770 joint personnel from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) were deployed around the East Jakarta District Court location. East Jakarta Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Alfian Nurrizal, stated that the deployment was carried out to anticipate the presence of supporters from various factions.
In Islam, honesty and tabayyun (clarification) are core principles in maintaining peace and avoiding slander. Respecting ongoing legal processes in a polite manner reflects the noble character of a Muslim in society.
يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْٓا اِنْ جَاۤءَكُمْ فَاسِقٌۢ بِنَبَاٍ فَتَبَيَّنُوْٓا اَنْ تُصِيْبُوْا قَوْمًاۢ بِجَهَالَةٍ فَتُصْبِحُوْا عَلٰى مَا فَعَلْتُمْ نٰدِمِيْنَ ﴿٦﴾
O you who have believed, if there comes to you a disobedient one with information, investigate, lest you harm a people out of ignorance and become, over what you have done, regretful.
Qur'an, Surah Al-Hujuraat [49]: 6 (Sahih International)
This trial is part of a series of legal cases involving Roy Suryo and Tifauzia Tyassuma. In addition to providing testimony, Jokowi also expressed his objections to the accusations directed at him, which he stated had damaged his personal reputation. For further information regarding his educational track record, readers can view the previous report via UGM Rector Affirms Jokowi's Diploma is Authentic: "All Academic Documents Are Complete and Authentic".
