The statement immediately added tension to the debate, and Gibran mentioned Tom Lembong's name again when asked to explain the meaning of LFP (lithium ferro phosphate). "I will explain it too, it's okay. LFP, lithium ferro phosphate, like I said earlier, it is often advocated by Mr. Tom Lembong," he said.

Tom Lembong himself turns out to be a figure with a strong academic background, you know. Graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in architecture and governance in 1994, Tom has experience in the financial and banking sectors before finally venturing into the world of politics.

Tom Lembong previously served as the Minister of Trade in 2015-2016 and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in 2016-2019. In addition, he is also known as the author of several iconic speeches read by President Joko Widodo, including the "Game of Thrones" speech at the IMF-World Bank meeting in Bali in 2018.