Today's Top 3 News: VP Gibran's Educational Background Under Scrutiny

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September 23, 2026 | 04:08 pm

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited the victims of an accident involving a car carrying free nutritious meals (MBG) at State Elementary School or SDN 01 Kalibaru, North Jakarta, December 11, 2025. Tempo/Dian Rahma

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Here are the highlights: Prabowo Mandates Stronger Surveillance in Coastal, Border Regions; VP Gibran's Educational Background Challenged at Top Court: What to Know; and After Prabowo and Jokowi Part Ways.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Prabowo Mandates Stronger Surveillance in Coastal, Border Regions

President Prabowo Subianto has mandated Djaka Budhi Utama, Director General of Customs and Excise at the Ministry of Finance, to tighten customs and excise supervision in Indonesia's border and coastal regions.

The order was issued when the Director General of Customs and Excise met with President Prabowo at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Read here to find out why Prabowo ordered stronger border and coastal supervision.

2. VP Gibran's Educational Background Challenged at Top Court: What to Know

Two years into President Prabowo Subianto's term, the legitimacy of his ruling mate, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is challenged at the country's top court.

In a petition filed by 12 applicants, including former Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights Denny Indrayana, the Constitutional Court is asked to review the results of the 2024 General Election. One of the points of contention is VP Gibran's educational background.

Click here to read what the lawsuit entails and what the petitioners seek from the court.

3. After Prabowo and Jokowi Part Ways

THE rift between President Prabowo Subianto and Joko Widodo opens up possible scenarios for the 2029 General Election. Their alliance is bad for healthy politics. But a contest between the two would also be unhealthy for democracy. An alternative figure with a proven and commendable track record is needed to counterbalance or even defeat them.

In an interview with Tempo, Jokowi said he would have no issue if Prabowo abandoned him in the race for the presidency in 2029. If that happens, Jokowi will almost certainly back his eldest son, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as either a presidential or vice-presidential candidate. Click here to read more.

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