JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia Megawati Soekarnoputri deserved the title of Honorary Professor with the status of a temporary professor from the Defense University (IDU) RI. According to him, the general chairman of the PDI-P is a leader whose role has been recorded in history.
This was conveyed in an online speech that was broadcast at the appointment of Megawati as an Honorary Professor.
"The Defense University's decision is very appropriate. Mrs. Megawati is a strategic leader who has been recorded in history as a leader who played a major role in encouraging and overseeing major reforms in the political system and governance in Indonesia," Jokowi said as quoted from his speech broadcast on the Official Defense University YouTube, Friday, June 11th.
Jokowi also said that Megawati had been tested for her determination and consistency in fighting for the fate of the underprivileged, democracy, and maintaining state sovereignty.
In addition, according to Jokowi, Megawati is an activist who fights for democracy who is a symbol of courage in fighting for the people's political rights and awakening the political movement of the lower class which leads to reform.
"As a politician, Mrs. Megawati has set an example for all of us, being a politician does not have to be in the government, being a politician must be ready within the government and must be ready outside the government," he said.
Jokowi also mentioned that Megawati while serving as the 8th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia and the 5th President had described strategic leadership because she had produced many policies, starting from the birth of the Perppu and the Anti-terrorism Law, the KPK Law, and many more.
"All of this once again shows his strategic leadership in defending the interests of the people in fighting for democracy, anti-corruption and fighting for other national interests," said Jokowi.
"This kind of leadership character is very much needed by every leader. Moreover, when nations and countries face formidable challenges and obstacles, including when the country is facing hyper-global competition and a pandemic like today," he added.
As previously reported, the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia Megawati Soekarnoputri officially holds the title of Honorary Professor with the status of a non-permanent professor by the Indonesian Defense University. The awarding of this title was determined through the Decree of the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 33271/mpk.a/kp.05.00/2021 which was signed by Nadiem Makarim.
"As of June 1, 2021, he will be appointed as a professor in strategic leadership science. Established in Jakarta on May 20, 2021. Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture Nadiem Anwar Makarim," said the Secretary of the Academic Senate in an event broadcast on the Official Defense University YouTube account on Friday, June 11 .
In the awarding ceremony, Megawati, who is also the General Chair of the PDI-P, was accompanied by her three children, namely Mohammad Rizki Pratama, Puan Maharani and Prananda Prabowo. In addition, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto who is also the General Chair of the Gerindra Party was also present at the event.
Not only that, a number of ministers in the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet. Those present were Minister of Education and Technology, Nadiem Makarim, Minister of Cabinet Secretariat Pramono Anung, and Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini.
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