Successfully Overcoming Conflicts In Poso, Ambon To The Bali Bombings, Megawati Wins The Title Of Honorary Professor From The Defense University

Megawati Soekarnoputri (Photo: VOI/Ho-DPP PDI-P)

JAKARTA - The Defense University will award the title of Honorary Professor with the status of Non-Permanent Professor to the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia Megawati Soekarnoputri. This award will be made in an open Senate hearing on Friday, June 11 next.

"There will be an open Senate session at the Indonesian Defense University to inaugurate the title of Honorary Professor (Professional Professor) of Defense Science in Strategic Leadership at the Defense Strategy Faculty of the Indonesian Defense University to Ms. Megawati Soekarnoputri", said Rector of the Indonesian Defense University, Vice Admiral TNI Amarulla Octavian in his official statement, Tuesday, June 8.

Amarulla said the academic senate session had accepted the results of the IDU's Professorial Council's assessment of all of Megawati's scientific works. This is a condition of being confirmed as an Honorary Professor of Defense Science in the field of Strategic Leadership at the Faculty of Defense Strategy.

Furthermore, he explained that the awarding of this honorary title could not be separated from Megawati's leadership in dealing with multidimensional conflicts and crises during her reign, namely the 2001-2004 period.

"The Indonesian Defense University noted Megawati's success while in government in resolving social conflicts such as resolving the Ambon conflict, resolving the Poso conflict, restoring tourism after the Bali bombing, and handling the problems of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia", he said

"Mrs. Megawati became the first female president in our country. In the era of Mrs. Megawati, for the first time, direct Presidential and Legislative Elections were held", added Amarulla.

Later, Megawati will deliver a scientific oration before being confirmed as Honorary Professor. She will be accompanied by several professors accompanying the candidate.

Several professors from within and outside the country became promoters for Megawati to become an Honorary Professor.

Several professors from within the country who provide academic recommendations come from several top State Universities. Meanwhile, foreign professors come from Japan, China, South Korea, and France.

This event will also be attended by several officials. Among them were Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin as well as several Ministers of the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet and other invitees.