On Oct 30, Indonesia's Supreme Court annulled the 2019 certificate recognizing Gibran's overseas schooling as equal to an Indonesian high school diploma, which he had submitted for his 2024 candidacy.
Two or more independent outlets report it. We'll update this page as reporting comes in, then say whether it held up.
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Who's reporting it
- The Jakarta Post, 2026-11-04: A Supreme Court ruling invalidated the education certificate Gibran used to qualify for the 2024 election but does not remove him from office. source
- Indonesia Business Post, 2026-11-10: On Oct 30 the court granted lawyer Subhan Palal's appeal, declared the 2019 equivalency certificate void and ordered it withdrawn and destroyed. source
- Jakarta Globe, 2026-11-10: A recent Supreme Court ruling reportedly found invalid the equivalency certificate for Gibran's secondary schooling abroad that was used to establish his 2024 eligibility. source
History
- 2026-11-10: Corroborated. The Jakarta Post, Indonesia Business Post and the Jakarta Globe each report the ruling. Both The Jakarta Post and Indonesia Business Post say it does not by itself remove Gibran from office.