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Susi receives honorary degree from Undip
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Doctor — Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti (right) receives an honorary doctorate from Diponegoro University rector Yos Johan Utama at the university’s campus in Semarang on Saturday. (JP/Herdjoko)
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aritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti shed a tear as she received an honorary doctorate from state-run Diponegoro University (Undip) in Semarang on Saturday.
“After this, I will say that the [Maritime Affairs and Fisheries] Ministry is now led by an honorary doctor,” Susi, a senior high school dropout, said with a smile.
(Read also: Indonesia to sink 30 more boats caught fishing illegally)
Reading a speech on the eradication of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing to uphold sovereignty and maintain sustainability for the nation’s prosperity, Susi said her policies were always based on science.
She added that the ministry had 11,000 employees, some of whom were professors and doctors who helped her to develop policies.
Susi cried again when a video profile about her was played during the ceremony.
The university’s School of Fisheries said it awarded Susi with the degree because she is considered a successful businesswoman in the fisheries industry.
Besides having several fisheries companies, Susi also owns airline firm PT Susi Air. (jun)
