Menteri Kebudayaan Indonesia, Fadli Zon, has sparked controversy by publicly disputing the occurrence of mass rapes during the May 1998 riots, describing such claims as rumors without conclusive evidence. His statements have been met with widespread criticism from human rights activists, political figures, and organizations including Komnas Perempuan, Amnesty International Indonesia, and the Koalisi Masyarakat Sipil Melawan Impunitas. These groups emphasize that the mass rapes, particularly targeting the ethnic Chinese community, have been officially acknowledged by the state and documented by the Tim Gabungan Pencari Fakta (TGPF), which reported 52 victims. Fadli Zon has defended his position by stating that the term "mass rape" remains a subject of academic debate and insists that his remarks do not deny the suffering of the victims. He is also leading a government-initiated project to rewrite Indonesian history, which has drawn further scrutiny and opposition from various political factions and civil society. In parliamentary sessions, Fadli Zon faced emotional responses from members of the DPR, with calls for him to apologize for his remarks. Despite the backlash, he has maintained his stance, suggesting that the rewriting of history should undergo public testing and not be prematurely judged. Meanwhile, the DPR's Commission X has scheduled meetings with Fadli Zon to discuss the historical revision project and the controversy surrounding the 1998 events. Separately, a related legal controversy unfolded concerning the authenticity of President Joko Widodo's academic diploma. A special inquiry held by Indonesia's Bareskrim Polri involved telematics expert Roy Suryo, who claimed with 99.9 percent certainty that the diploma is fake. Jokowi's legal team declined to present the original diploma for examination. The Solo District Court later dismissed a lawsuit challenging the diploma's authenticity, citing lack of jurisdiction. The investigation continues with conflicting claims from involved parties, including further clarifications requested from witnesses and experts.