Emotional Atmosphere at the Vice Presidential Palace...

JAKARTA, Kompas.com - The atmosphere at the Vice President's Palace (Istana Wakil Presiden) in Jakarta appeared different on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

Since morning, a number of media personnel crowded the area of the Vice Presidential Secretariat. Cameras, tripods, microphones, and recording devices lined the Marsela hallway, a cafeteria within the Vice President's Palace that is usually bustling during lunchtime.

The presence of the media was spurred by reports the previous day regarding Vice President Gibran Rakabuming's intention to resign, as communicated by the Presidential Palace.

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Business as Usual

Amidst the media attention, Gibran continued to carry out his official duties at the office. According to observations from Kompas.com, he received various internal guests from approximately 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM WIB.

Guests arrived using buggy cars and made their way to the Vice President's Palace area. Some were seen in batik attire.

Information obtained by Kompas.com suggests that these guests were likely from various religious organizations.

Following their meetings, Gibran left his office around 3:00 PM, returning to the Vice President's Palace before dusk.

Rahel Narda Chaterine Several staff members in the Vice Presidential Secretariat seen shaking hands and embracing with teary eyes on Wednesday (11/11/2026)

Emotional Atmosphere Before Nightfall

The atmosphere grew emotional as evening approached at the Vice President's Palace complex. Around 6:30 PM, the black car belonging to the Vice President, a Toyota Innova Zenix, was spotted parked in front of the palace.

The headlights of the black vehicle were on, and the media remained on standby to capture the moment Gibran would leave the palace complex.

Several members of the Presidential Guard were also seen milling about near the warming car.

However, after about 30 minutes of waiting, the car moved in a different direction, not exiting through the gates on Jalan Kebon Sirih.

Shortly after, a staff member from the Vice Presidential Secretariat asked the media to wait again in the Marsela hallway.

At the same time, several staff members were seen exiting from Building 2 of the Secretariat. They were shaking hands and embracing each other as if signaling a farewell.

Some staff members appeared teary-eyed, while others seemed to be fighting back tears.

This scene became one of the significant moments that drew media attention amidst the ongoing situation at the Vice President's Palace since morning.

Indrianto Eko Suwarso Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (center) delivers a statement during a press conference at the Vice President's Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (10/11/2026). In this press conference, the vice president explained his response regarding the controversy surrounding the validity of his educational documents. ANTARA FOTO/Indrianto Eko Suwarso/nym.