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BEM Supports UI in Lawsuit Against PTUN Ruling Favoring Promoter Bahlil. Student body vows to fight against those harming campus integrity.

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Student Executive Body (BEM) of the University of Indonesia (UI) supports UI in its lawsuit against the Administrative Court (PTUN) that ruled in favor of promoter Bahlil.
  • BEM UI Chairman Yatalathof Ma'shum Imawan stated the organization will oppose parties harming the university's integrity.
  • This action reflects student solidarity in defending the university's reputation and academic principles.

The Student Executive Body (BEM) of the University of Indonesia (UI) has declared its support for the university in its legal challenge against an Administrative Court (PTUN) decision that favored promoter Bahlil.

Yatalathof Ma'shum Imawan, the chairman of BEM UI, announced the student organization's stance, emphasizing their commitment to defending the integrity and honor of their campus. The PTUN ruling, which apparently went against UI's interests in a case involving promoter Bahlil, has prompted this strong reaction from the student body.

BEM UI's statement indicates a unified front against what they perceive as actions that undermine the university's standing. The organization has vowed to confront any entity that attempts to damage the reputation or principles of Universitas Indonesia. This move highlights the active role students are playing in safeguarding their institution's reputation and ensuring accountability.

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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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