Antara News·Indonesia·Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 08:36 AM UTC

Gibran resigns as vice president, letter gives no reason: MPR

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Bagus Ahmad, Kuntum Khaira

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Ahmad Muzani on Thursday disclosed the contents of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation letter, which did not specify any particular reason for his decision to step down.

Gibran personally submitted the letter to MPR leaders during a 20-minute meeting at the parliamentary complex in Jakarta on Thursday.

Muzani showed the letter to reporters. Printed on white paper bearing a gold Garuda emblem, it was then read aloud by the MPR speaker, who introduced its main points.

"This is a written document. I will read out its main points," Muzani told reporters.

The following is the text of Gibran's resignation letter, as read out by Muzani:

"Respectfully, I, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2024–2029 term, hereby declare my resignation from the position of vice president at my own request.

"I have made this decision with full awareness, in the interests of the nation and state and to ensure the smooth functioning of the government. I believe the state and the Indonesian people must be protected above myself."

Muzani said Gibran had not provided any specific reason for his resignation, adding that the vice-presidential office was now vacant. The MPR will next convene a joint session before sending an official letter to the president, Muzani said.

The president will then have 14 days from the date the MPR issues the letter to submit a candidate for vice president, he added.

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