House Speaker Puan to Process Proposal for Right to Express Opinion on Gibran's Diploma

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - House Speaker Puan Maharani stated that she has received a proposal report for a right to express an opinion signed by dozens of House members regarding the controversy over the high school diploma of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Puan indicated that she will follow up on the right to express an opinion proposal.

"Yes, we have indeed received the report. However, we will pursue it after the opening of this session, regarding how, who, and what the mechanism will be. Of course, everything must adhere to the existing mechanisms and constitution. Hence, we comply with the existing constitution," Puan said at the House of Representatives building in Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Puan explained that as the House session has resumed, the leadership will listen to input from factions and committees regarding the Gibran controversy.

She acknowledged that even during the recess, the House leadership received many inputs concerning the potential impeachment of Gibran.

"Certainly, the leadership will process this, listen to reports and inputs, and then take follow-up steps related to the matter," she added.

It is known that PKS faction member Mardani Ali Sera was the first to propose the right to express an opinion regarding the Gibran controversy.

Mardani stated that more than 25 House members have signed the proposal.

"Since last night, and adding to it today in the House," Mardani said on Tuesday.

Mardani claimed that he has gathered signatures from the majority of factions.