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        "msgid": "sultan-hb-x-returns-to-duty-denies-leave-was-due-to-illness-1782978804",
        "date": "2026-07-02 13:34:22",
        "title": "Sultan HB X Returns to Duty, Denies Leave Was Due to Illness",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNN_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X has dismissed speculation that his recent medical leave was due to illness, stating he merely underwent a routine health check-up. The Sultan emphasised the importance of regular medical examinations given his advancing age, noting he has shortened the interval to every six months. His temporary absence was covered by Vice Governor Paku Alam X under standard administrative procedure.",
        "content": "<p>The Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), Sri Sultan\nHamengku Buwono X, has denied reports that he was on sick leave\nrequiring medical examination.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, reports circulated that Sultan HB X had undergone health\nchecks, leading to his temporary replacement by the Vice Governor of\nDIY, KGPAA Paku Alam X, acting as the Officer in Charge (Plh).<\/p>\n<p>The Sultan himself returned to duty today to attend a plenary session\nat the DIY DPRD Office on Wednesday (2\/7).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes, that is correct (it was not due to illness),\u201d said the\nSultan.<\/p>\n<p>The Sultan explained that he underwent medical check-ups as a form of\nself-awareness regarding his advancing age.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am allowed to have check-ups; one must be self-aware,\u201d he\nremarked.<\/p>\n<p>The King of the Yogyakarta Palace emphasised that he undergoes\nroutine health examinations, though he admitted that the intervals\nbetween check-ups have become shorter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the past, I always had a check-up once a year. But now, I do not\ndare; it is every six months. One must look after one\u2019s own health,\u201d he\nexplained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes, check-ups are important, as one\u2019s age is increasing,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Vice Governor of DI Yogyakarta, KGPA\u0d30\u0d4d\u200dA Paku Alam X,\nwas appointed as the Acting Governor because Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono\nX was undergoing medical examinations.<\/p>\n<p>The Regional Secretary of the DIY Provincial Government, Ni Made\nDwipanti Indrayanti, in Yogyakarta on Thursday (20\/6), stated that the\nappointment of an Acting Officer is a standard and normative\nadministrative procedure in governance, and a standard mechanism when a\nhead of an institution is unable to perform duties for certain\nreasons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is very natural and common if a leader is unable to perform\nduties for any reason. Whether it is due to illness, official visits, or\nleave, daily duties will be covered by their deputy. This is procedural\nand normal within the government bureaucracy,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>According to Made, the appointment of an acting regional head is\nintended to ensure there is no vacuum of authority in the administration\nof regional government while the Governor is away.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThus, the administration of government, public services, and routine\ndecision-making can continue without hindrance,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Made stated that the public should not be excessively concerned\nregarding the issuance of the appointment letter for the Acting Officer\nfor the period of 24 June to 1 July 2026, and ensured there is no\nleadership crisis behind the policy.<\/p>\n<p>Made clarified speculations regarding leadership succession, noting\nthat the reason for the Governor of DIY\u2019s temporary absence was due to\nmedical requirements.<\/p>",
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