Megawati And The Honoris Causa Doctorate Degree From IPDN In Today's Memory, March 8, 2018

JAKARTA Memories of today, seven years ago, March 8, 2018, former President of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri received the Honoris Causa Doctorate's degree in Government Politics from the Institute of Domestic Administration (IPDN). The awarding of the title was carried out because Megawati had a big contribution to the country.

Previously, Megawati had a big role in the history of the journey of the Indonesian nation. She was once the opposition feared by the New Order (Orba). She later became Indonesia's first female President.

Megawati is known as the son of Indonesia's proclaimer of independence, Soekarno. This narrative makes Megawati considered it easy to live life. However, the reality is not so. His father, who is no longer in power, is a new problem.

The New Order Government is like disturbing the Soekarno route. Megawati's access to education is limited. In fact, Soekarno's path is prohibited from entering politics. Megawati did not want to live forever as if she was locked up by the New Order. He made a breakthrough. He decided to enter politics.

The vehicle at that time was the Indonesian Democratic Party (later: Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle: PDIP). Later Megawati became the General Chair of the PDI. This condition was considered by the New Order as a threat. Various fabrications so that Megawati stays away from politics are carried out. However, Megawati did not want to back down.

He continued to appear as an opposition until the New Order stepped down. Citra Megawati as a leader continues to grow in the reform era. Megawati is predicted to be Indonesia's next number one person. The opportunity is in fact wide open.

Megawati first became Vice President to accompany Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) from 1999. Then, he just rose as President of Indonesia from 2001. His achievements as President of Indonesia are not small.

He became an important brain in the presence of state institutions such as the Constitutional Court (MK) and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). He is also good at choosing ministers according to his field. This footprint makes his name fragrant when he no longer serves as President of Indonesia.

"It's not just the Vice President that Mrs. Mega puts her trust in her ministers, Mrs. Mega gives full trust. Everyone is given the responsibility according to their expertise so that each of them works according to the field, no one fights for their duties and authorities."

Even if there is a difference of understanding between ministers, usually the President will call on the relevant ministers to be resolved. Thus all ministers can function properly under the coordination of the coordinating minister," said national figure Hamzah Haz in his book The Brave Lady (2019).

Megawati's existence as a former President of Indonesia is not forgotten. Her services are often remembered. IPDN was attracted to give megawati an honorary title. IPDN acknowledged Megawati's statesman. The 5th President of Indonesia is also considered consistent in upholding democracy.

Finally, Megawati officially received the Honoris Causa Doctor's degree in government politics from IPDN on March 8, 2018. The award was marked by the awarding of a diploma. Megawati was happy not to play.

The title was not his first honor doctor. Previously, Megawati had received many honorary doctors from internal and foreign universities.

"IPDN considers Megawati has contributed and contributed to the progress of the nation and the development of the Indonesian government. The decision of the IPDN senate regarding the feasibility of awarding honorary titles to Megawati decides and stipulates to award Honoris Causa Doctorate degrees for the services and achievements of government administration," said IPDN Chancellor Ermaya Suradinata at Balairung General Rudini IPDN, Jatinangor, Sumedang, West Java, as quoted on Detik.com page, March 8, 2018.