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.

Gibran Goes Jogging at Night

As media members moved towards the Marsela hallway, Gibran was spotted leaving through the gates on Jalan Kebon Sirih.

However, he was not using his official vehicle; instead, Gibran was seen jogging briskly.

One individual nearby noted that Gibran was dressed in sports attire, wearing a green jersey, shorts, and a cap.

"Dressed in a running jersey, shorts, and a cap," he said.

The moment Gibran began jogging happened very quickly; he was seen moving swiftly without any escort.

Not long after Gibran started jogging, two tall individuals in sports attire were spotted catching up with him.

After that moment, Gibran's car was no longer visible in the parking area of the Vice President's Palace. One by one, the journalists began to leave the Vice President's Palace as well.

Tangkapan layar Youtube Sekretariat Presiden. Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi stated that Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka expressed his intention to resign to President Prabowo Subianto, at the Complex Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Resignation Intent

Gibran was reported to have expressed his intention to resign to President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

This was shared by the Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, indicating that the meeting lasted for 2.5 hours that morning.

"During the discussion, Vice President, along with President Prabowo Subianto, expressed his intent to resign in light of the unfolding dynamics related to the decisions made by the Constitutional Court (MK) and the Supreme Court (MA)," said Prasetyo in a press conference at the palace in Jakarta on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

In that meeting, according to Prasetyo, Prabowo also offered suggestions, and Gibran requested time to validate his diploma's legitimacy through legal channels at the Administrative Court (PTUN).

Shortly after the Palace's statement, Gibran also spoke about the meeting, though he did not mention any intention to resign.

Gibran revealed that the Head of State asked him to fight through the process at PTUN regarding the controversy over his diploma's certificate.

Gibran also mentioned that Prabowo requested him to coordinate with the Ministry of Education and Culture as the defendant to file a judicial review at the Supreme Court.

"One of his suggestions was for me to continue fighting at PTUN by presenting all documents from elementary school to bachelor’s degree, and to also coordinate with the Ministry of Education to submit a judicial review at the Supreme Court," he stated.

Adhyasta Dirgantara/KOMPAS.com Leadership meeting of the DPR with DPR members proposing a Request for Opinion Rights for Vice President Gibran at the DPR Building, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (11/11/2026).

Right to Express Opinions

Amidst the developing controversy, dynamics also unfolded in the DPR. A total of 120 DPR members from eight factions have submitted a Request for Opinion Rights (HMP) regarding Gibran's high school diploma controversy.

DPR Deputy Chairman Saan Mustopa stated that the requirement for submitting the Request for Opinion Rights is at least 25 DPR members from more than one faction.

With those requirements met, DPR leadership will follow up on the proposal through a meeting mechanism within the DPR.

He noted that the proposal will be brought to the leadership meeting of the DPR RI and subsequently forwarded to the Consultative Body meeting.

"So, we will process this within leadership; we will take it to a leadership meeting of the DPR RI, and then we will bring it to the Consultative Body meeting," said Saan.