University of Indonesia (UI) has finally announced its verdict on Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia’s controversial dissertation through a press release dated March 12, 2025. Despite the recommendation from the Board of Professors (DGB) to revoke the minister’s doctoral degree, UI ultimately decided against it and only ordered a dissertation revision instead. Meanwhile, the promoter and co-promoters are temporarily prohibited from teaching, mentoring, and holding structural positions in UI. Is this a fair decision, though? To subscribe please click here
