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Minister Tells Teachers To Become Traders, Then Says Sorry
What Actually Happened
| # | Claim | Date | Entities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In early September 2025, Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, said that people who want to earn money should not become teachers but should become traders instead. | Nasaruddin Umar, Ministry of Religious Affairs | Detik (archived) | |
| 2 | After the remark went viral, Minister Nasaruddin Umar apologized, saying he had no intention of demeaning the teaching profession. | Nasaruddin Umar, Ministry of Religious Affairs | Detik (archived) |