I used to be a principal at Primary School 13 in Tanjungpandan, Belitung, South Sumatra. I was dishonorably discharged in 1984 by the education minister’s decree No.16835/A2.II.3/C/88. The reason was unclear, but for me — who had taught for 25 years -- it meant I was no longer able to teach.

However, several years later, the secret was finally revealed. I was slandered for having abandoned my job for 173 days (including holidays and Su