and includes insights on positive alignment to West Java’s existing regional energy planning for renewables expansion given that both Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) pilot projects for early retirement – Cirebon-1 and Pelabuhan Ratu – are located in the province.  The early retirement of the 660-MW Cirebon-1 coal power plant will bring significant benefits from the avoided air pollution-related health impacts — with over 6,000 deaths mitigated and USD 4.4 billion (IDR 67 trillion) of economic burden avoided between 2036 and 2042 Meanwhile, the early retirement of Pelabuhan Ratu in 2037 — the second JETP pilot project  — will yield similar benefits at the national level with 5,409 deaths prevented and USD 3.7 billion (IDR 57 trillion) economic losses avoided between 2038 and 2043 but only if a transition is made to renewable energy where renewables ambition is mapped in the regional energy plan.While renewables capacity in West Java currently reaches 3.5 GW a total of 4.6 GW prospective renewables projects are springing up across the province with solar and hydropower projects in the lead West Java could well surpass the 6.8 GW target set for 2030 by keeping solar and hydro on track and also dedicating efforts for wind could face mass layoffs within months as plummeting occupancy rates chairman of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) in Cirebon said hotel businesses in the city and surrounding regency are running on borrowed time with some likely to exhaust their financial reserves within three to four months including not renewing staff contracts and reducing part-time labor “If there’s no significant change mass layoffs are almost inevitable,” said Hakiki “Hotels are barely breathing at this point.”The downturn is largely attributed to the central government’s aggressive austerity push which has slashed travel and event budgets across ministries and agencies These bookings, often tied to meetings traditionally account for a substantial portion of hotel revenues According to the Cirebon Statistics Agency office the hospitality sector in Cirebon comprises a total of 43 accommodation establishments including seven star-rated hotels and 36 non-star-rated hotels While specific data on the number of hotel workers in Cirebon is not readily available regional estimates suggest that each hotel and restaurant in West Java typically employs between 100 to 300 individuals.According to PHRI Secretary-General Maulana Yusran government clients contribute 40–60 percent of income for most hotels with some properties depending on them for up to 80 percent of total revenue we still haven’t seen any government bookings not even tentative ones,” Hakiki said highlighting the unusual absence of public sector activity during what is typically a moderately active period normally a peak period for domestic travel Many hotels across the region reported lower-than-expected occupancy a further sign that even seasonal surges may no longer offer a lifeline the hotel occupancy rate dropped to just 20 percent last month down from 40–60 percent in the same period last year Data from Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) showed occupancy in January–February 2025 averaged just 37.77 percent a slight year-on-year decline but far below sustainability levels for many operators hotels reported January–February occupancy at just 50–60 percent already low due to the typical post-holiday dip Even major cities like Bogor and Bandung are reportedly experiencing steeper declines Hakiki urged the government and stakeholders to accelerate the development of Cirebon’s tourism potential known for its cultural heritage and religious tourism must diversify its appeal beyond business and government travel “If we don’t invest seriously in cultural and religious tourism like promoting the royal palaces and traditional landmarks the hotel industry won’t have much left to fall back on,” Hakiki said President Prabowo Subianto's administration has pledged to cut over Rp 300 trillion in spending as part of a national efficiency drive tightening travel and event budgets for civil servants and state institutions, a blow to the hospitality sector's most dependable clientele CIREBON REGENCY - West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman inspected the homecoming rest area of the West Java Transportation Agency This review was carried out in order to monitor the flow of homecoming traffic for Eid al-Fitr 1446 H and ensure smooth traffic in the West Java region after going around Majalengka and Sumedang to monitor the homecoming flow Hopefully the return flow will be the same," said Herman Suryatman The West Java Provincial Government has made various efforts to ensure the smooth flow of homecoming traffic one of which is through coordination with the Forkopimda and district/city governments there are 15 congestion points that have received special handling from the West Java Provincial Government including providing incentives to pedicab drivers so that they can take a break during the Eid homecoming and return period there are 15 points with a total of 349 pedicab drivers who were given incentives not to operate for seven days before and seven days after Eid," explained Herman Head of the West Java Transportation Agency's Sea UPTD also reported that traffic conditions in the Cirebon area were relatively smooth The pedicabs that have received incentives are not operating so as not to disrupt the flow of vehicles," said Pepi Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman emphasized that this program is not only implemented in Cirebon but also in several other areas such as Garut This is done to ensure the smooth flow of homecoming and return traffic throughout West Java This is one of the steps to ensure that the homecoming and return routes remain smooth but also at various other points," said Herman Pepi said that until now no significant obstacles had been found Traffic on the main route was quite smooth especially with the presence of traffic engineering such as one way on the Cipali Toll Road which helped reduce congestion," he explained this year's homecoming flow is considered smoother Hopefully the peak of homecoming and after Lebaran will remain under control," said Herman He also emphasized the importance of inter-agency coordination in ensuring the smooth flow of homecoming traffic "We have consolidated with all heads of OPDs of the West Java Provincial Government including the Transportation Agency to take mitigative and anticipatory steps in all sectors," he said "We also ask all parties to coordinate with various stakeholders so that this year's Eid will run safely CIREBON, WEST JAVA — When the dry season hits, several points in Indonesia experience extreme drought. Mainly in areas with minimal water infiltration, such as Cupang Village and Guwa Kidul Village, which are located in Gempol District, Cirebon, West Java. In response to this, Dompet Dhuafa together with Samudera Peduli presented the Water Well as a solution to overcome the drought The inauguration of the water wells at the two points was held on Wednesday (19/2/2025) at the Cupang Village Office The event was attended by the Head of the West Java Branch of Dompet Dhuafa Yogi Achmad Fajar; Head of the Waqf Development and Investment Institute of Dompet Dhuafa Prima Hadi Putra; and General Manager of Fundraising at Dompet Dhuafa Waqf the Board of Directors and Program Managers as well as the residents represented by the Head of Cupang Village Karji; and the representative of the clean water group manager of Guwa Kidul Village The Managing Board of the Samudera Peduli Foundation expressed her gratitude and thanks for the collaboration of the inauguration of the Water Wells in Cupang Village and Guwa Kidul Village to all those involved She advised that the assets of the Water Well be used properly and become a source of blessings for many parties Read also: Help Overcome Drought in Cilacap, Dompet Dhuafa Distributes Clean Water “After an assessment was carried out by us and Dompet Dhuafa two points were finally found that were in dire need of clean water this clean water source through the Water Well can also bring blessings to the residents as well as to Samudera Peduli and Dompet Dhuafa,” he said The lack of infiltration in the soil is also exacerbated by mining which makes the main water sources dry up even more admits that there is only one spring for the local community sometimes my child can’t take a bath because there is no water,” explained Castini the leader of Dompet Dhuafa West Java and program manager said that his party together with the Dompet Dhuafa and Samudera Peduli teams conducted assessments at several well points using the geothermal method the discovery of a water source was in the yard of Sanusi (45) a resident of Cupang Village who then donated his land to become a source of clean water for the community there Through the collaboration of Dompet Dhuafa and Samudera Peduli experts were deployed to begin the excavation process for 45 days the well is capable of producing 2 liters of water per second The well has 90 house connections (SR) which serve 100 families and a mosque Read also: Psychosocial Assistance and Support from Dompet Dhuafa Continues to Flow for Puuwatu Fire Survivors Now the people of Cupang Village can access clean water directly and free of charge through the tap that has been connected to their homes said that there is now an abundant supply of clean water “After finding out that there was a water source behind my house I immediately gave up my land to be built a well for the community’s water source This is for the common good in facing drought I am very grateful to Dompet Dhuafa and Samudera Peduli for making this (water well) happen unlike in the past,” said Sanusi excitedly The Head of the Waqf Development and Investment Institution Dompet Dhuafa explained that the inauguration of this water well is a waqf ecosystem that results in a Clean Water Program Service Waqf itself is the separation of property in the form of assets which are then used for broad and sustainable benefits “Of course this is a charitable legacy for the friends of Samudera Peduli This well will benefit the local community The meeting between Samudera Peduli and Mr this waqf can also be developed productively and to empower the local community Hopefully it can spread to other places,” he explained Guwa Kidul Village is the second location for the construction of a water well by Dompet Dhuafa and Samudera Peduli this time Dompet Dhuafa is collaborating with the Sumber Toya Community Working Group (KKM) which has been responsible for managing the use of infiltration water sources since 2019 This community working group was established independently to accommodate the water interests of the local community the main water source for Guwa Kidul Village was insufficient for the needs of the population the secretary of the Sumber Toya community working group said that the water pump that his party manages only produces a small amount of cloudy water through the Clean Water Service waqf program then conducted an assessment that continued with the process of building a 50-meter-deep water well The well produces 4 liters of water per second Rifah explained that his party set a price for clean water This is because water management requires electricity costs He absorbs labor from the indigenous people of Guwa Kidul He also pays workers’ wages according to the surplus obtained this makes the waqf of the Water Well assets from Dompet Dhuafa and Samudera Peduli productive and empowering the surrounding community Sometimes there are people whose economic power has declined and we usually give them relief to pay at other times,” explained Rifah Read also: Dompet Dhuafa Distributes Emergency Aid to Thousands of Bandung Earthquake Refugees as the manager of the Al-Fatimah Guwa Kidul Islamic boarding school and beneficiary said that previously he could not rely entirely on the water pump belonging to KKM Sumber Toya because the pump only released a small amount of water This meant that he had to buy water from elsewhere at a very high price “There are people who sell water by the tank There are 50 students here and they use up 6 tanks in a week Since there has been assistance with water pumps from Dompet Dhuafa and Samudera Peduli Congregational prayer and other productive activities are easier,” explained the man who is familiarly called Ustaz Abdul He and his friends often don’t have time to shower before school Occasionally he has difficulty finding water for ablution to perform congregational prayers Sometimes it’s difficult to pray in congregation so I do ablution in another mosque,” said Aldo Rifah hopes that this endowment program can generate a good surplus for the welfare of the community itself As well as opening up opportunities for dry areas in other parts of Indonesia Dana yang didonasikan melalui Dompet Dhuafa bukan bersumber dan bertujuan untuk pencucian uang (money laundry) maupun tindak kejahatan lainnya yang tidak sesuai prinsip syariah dan regulasi Harap konfirmasi setiap transaksi donasi ke Customer Care Dompet Dhuafa itb.ac.id – Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) held the Launching of ITB Development Programs and the Inauguration of ITB Facilities at the Science Techno Park (STP) Building on Friday and renovated a total of 26 facilities across its multi-campus locations These facilities include the revitalization of the Center for Research in Multidisciplinary Science and Engineering the Integrated Waste Treatment Plant (IPST) at Ganesha Campus the XVII Laboratory of Technology Dato’ Dr and the XV Laboratory of Technology Building for Molecular Engineering and Functional Materials Other newly inaugurated facilities include the VGOS Radio Telescope Tower and Supporting Buildings at the Bosscha Observatory; student facilities at Saraga and Campus Center West at Ganesha Campus; and various canteens across the Ganesha Campus Renovations also took place at the Liga Film Mahasiswa (LFM) Building and the Bosscha Building at Ganesha Campus the newly built ITB Innovation Park (IIP) Bandung Technopolis and Ganesha Science and Techno Park (STP) the Multifunctional Building B at ITB Cirebon Campus ITB has also successfully developed several non-physical facilities expressed that these developments are the collective achievement of the entire ITB academic community It is truly an honor to be part of ITB and to have the opportunity to contribute together working together to realize ITB’s vision to continue growing,” she said would be utilized to their fullest potential for the benefit of the ITB community and the advancement of the institution the Rector also discussed the Bersam@itb Financial Aid system a comprehensive platform that includes merit-based and need-based scholarships This system is equipped with financial literacy counseling services to assist students in managing their budgets and financial planning The platform aims to make the entire financial aid process more integrated which is designed to enhance the efficiency of research and community service development through integration and automation This program helps create a competitive and collaborative atmosphere by disseminating the performance of ITB’s research and community service initiatives the Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) at ITB has managed approximately 500 research and community service activities by faculty and students The new system will facilitate easier administration and improve transparency on the impact ITB has had on society through these activities Further studies will be conducted to address various community issues through these initiatives signed 26 commemorative plaques for the various newly inaugurated facilities at ITB Laila Afifa Jakarta - The police must establish an independent team to investigate the murder of Vina in Cirebon The true facts behind the murders of Vina Dewi Arsita and Muhammad Rizky Rudiana will only be revealed through the establishment of an independent team there will still be doubt in people’s minds over the results of the investigation into the murders in Cirebon especially since a number of irregularities have appeared since the two young people were found dead on August 27 Cirebon City Police initially said that the couple died as a result of a motorbike accident the police changed their account: Vina had been raped and together with her boyfriend The police also said there were 11 suspects The case came to public attention again after the release of the movie Vina: Before 7 Days on May 8 this year The police hastily arrested Pegi Setiawan and said that the two other fugitives were fictional the police seemed to have ignored the search for truth in this case After a fictional movie with mystical elements telling the story went viral the police hurriedly reopened the investigation But the way the police worked was confusing If they had worked professionally from the beginning this case would have been solved and would not have come on for so long An investigation by Tempo found that Eky’s father who at the time was Chief of the Cirebon City Police Narcotics Unit was involved in the search of these suspect houses This is clearly a conflict of interest as well as a violation of the police code of ethics and could constitute a crime The problem is that the National Police Profession and Security Division hastily concluded that Rudiana had not broken the rules Rudiana’s actions are alleged to have been covered up by then Cirebon City Police Chief who is the son of former National Police Chief Gen and who is now a brigadier general and Chief of the Yogyakarta Police The Profession and Security Division must question Adi who is responsible for the conduct of his subordinates 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Cyber Law Expert Warns of Worldcoin's Biometric Dangers Sri Mulyani Ungkap Dampak "Suntik Mati" PLTU Cirebon KOMPAS.com - Pemerintah tengah berupaya menyuntik mati atau pensiun dini Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Uap (PLTU) Cirebon-1 di Jawa Barat Namun dalam prosesnya terdapat tantangan yang harus dihadapi Menteri Keuangan Sri Mulyani Indrawati mengatakan pemerintah masih mempertimbangkan biaya dan konsekuensi yang akan terjadi jika rencana tersebut dilaksanakan Sebab memensiunkan sebuah PLTU akan membutuhkan biaya yang besar dan berdampak pada PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) atau PLN Baca juga: Luhut Sebut RI Punya 400 Proyek Transisi Energi, Termasuk Suntik Mati PLTU Suralaya dan Cirebon "Challenge-nya (tantangannya) kita lihat dari biaya yang muncul akibat dari keputusan itu dan private sector," ujarnya saat ditemui di Jakarta Convention Center Selain itu, pihaknya juga perlu memastikan upaya pensiun dini PLTU ini secara hukum tidak dianggap sebagai program yang merugikan negara tujuan dari penyuntikmatian PLTU merupakan hal yang positif yaitu untuk memulai transisi energi yang lebih ramah lingkungan agar emisi gas rumah kaca dapat berkurang "Bagaimana ini being seeing (akan terlihat) sebagai transaksi yang baik dan akuntabel untuk dari sisi hukum sehingga tidak dianggap sesuatu yang merugikan negara," imbuhnya Baca juga: Tekan Emisi, PLN Pakai Limbah Serbuk Kayu Jadi Bahan Bakar PLTU Ombilin Kendati demikian, dia memastikan pensiun dini PLTU Cirebon-1 akan tetap berjalan meski terdapat sejumlah tantangan tersebut Namun dia belum dapat memastikan kapan rencana ini dapat terlaksana PLTU Cirebon-1 diresmikan oleh mantan Menteri Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) Jero Wacik pada 18 Oktober 2012 PLTU yang terletak 10 kilometer sebelah timur Kota Cirebon Jawa Barat ini berkapasitas 1 x 660 MW dan memproduksi pasokan listrik hingga 5.500 GWh per tahunnya Dengan nilai investasi mencapai 877 juta dollar AS PLTU Cirebon ini dibangun dengan skema Independent Power Producer (IPP) oleh konsorsium Indika Energy Tbk Baca juga: PLN IP Bakal Pakai Green Ammonia untuk Bahan Bakar di PLTU Labuan Menteri Koordinator Bidang Kemaritiman dan Investasi (Menko Marves) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan menyebut Indonesia memiliki 400 proyek transisi energi untuk mencapai target nol emisi (net zero emission/NZE) pada 2060 atau lebih cepat pemerintah Indonesia telah membentuk gugus tugas (task force) untuk menggenjot transisi ke energi yang lebih ramah lingkungan “Kami mencoba mewujudkannya (target NZE) lebih awal dari tahun 2060 Kami sudah memiliki 400 proyek saat ini," ujar Luhut dalam gelaran Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2024 yang berlangsung di Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) Senayan Baca juga: Sri Mulyani Usul Formulasi Anggaran Pendidikan 20 Persen dari APBN Dikaji Ulang salah satu proyek transisi energi yang dikerjakan adalah suntik mati atau pensiun dini PLTU Setidaknya ada dua pembangkit berbasis energi fosil yang akan disuntik mati yakni PLTU Suralaya di Cilegon dan kami juga punya (PLTU) Cirebon (yang akan ditutup) Jadi kita berbicara tentang proyek konkrit yang sedang kami kerjakan," ungkapnya Baca juga: Sri Mulyani: Program Makan Bergizi Gratis Tak Gunakan Dana BOS hingga Gaji Guru Kompas Cyber Media (Kompas Gramedia Digital Group) Baca juga: '+json_baca_juga.items[i].title+' Untuk Masuk dan Daftar akan kami arahkan ke laman Subscribe Investor Daily investor.id – Arus balik mudik menuju Jakarta mulai memadati ruas Tol Cikopo-Palimanan (Cipali) sejak Kamis (3/4/2025) pagi Astra Tol Cipali mencatat sebanyak 12,8 ribu kendaraan melintas dari arah Cirebon menuju Jakarta hingga pukul 09.00 WIB Jumlah ini naik 91% dibandingkan volume kendaraan pada jam yang sama pada hari sebelumnya kendaraan yang melaju dari Jakarta ke Cirebon tercatat sebanyak 7,8 ribu unit sejak tengah malam hingga pagi hari Sustainability Management & Corporate Communications Dept Astra Tol Cipali mengimbau para pengguna jalan untuk tetap berhati-hati dan mematuhi aturan lalu lintas demi keselamatan bersama "Pengguna jalan diminta untuk tidak berhenti di bahu jalan kecuali dalam keadaan darurat guna menghindari potensi kecelakaan," ucapnya Kamis (3/4/2025) Ardam pun menyarankan kepada para pengemudi untuk memanfaatkan tempat istirahat di luar gerbang tol guna mengurangi kepadatan di rest area yang ada di sepanjang Tol Cipali Kepadatan di area peristirahatan sering kali menyebabkan antrean kendaraan hingga ke jalur utama yang berpotensi memperlambat arus lalu lintas "Kami mengingatkan pengguna jalan agar tetap waspada dan memperhatikan kondisi lalu lintas terutama dengan meningkatnya volume kendaraan Istirahat yang cukup dan memastikan kondisi kendaraan dalam keadaan prima sangat penting untuk perjalanan yang aman dan nyaman," ujar petugas Tol Cipali terus memantau kondisi lalu lintas guna mengantisipasi potensi kepadatan pengaturan lalu lintas seperti rekayasa contraflow bisa diterapkan untuk mengurai kemacetan Astra Tol Cipali juga memastikan bahwa tarif tol tetap stabil dan tidak mengalami kenaikan pengguna jalan tidak perlu khawatir akan adanya penyesuaian biaya selama periode arus balik ini "Meningkatnya arus kendaraan menuju Jakarta ini diprediksi masih akan berlanjut hingga akhir pekan mengingat banyak masyarakat yang baru kembali dari libur panjang," pungkasnya Follow Channel Telegram Official kami untuk update artikel-artikel investor.id The abrupt shutdown of Yihong Novatex Indonesia has left 1,126 workers jobless just days before Eid al-Fitr highlighting a growing crisis in Indonesia’s labor-intensive manufacturing sector The Yihong case is the latest in a wave of mass layoffs sweeping the nation’s textile and footwear industries is ceasing operations after a bankruptcy ruling major footwear producers Victory Chingluh and Adis Dimension Footwear—suppliers to global brands like Nike and Adidas—have collectively laid off 3,500 workers due to collapsing orders The industry is struggling under falling export demand stiffer competition from Vietnam and Bangladesh the US recently imposed retaliatory tariffs on Indonesia raising rates on Indonesian goods by up to 32 percent the Indonesian government launched a Rp 20 trillion ($1.3 billion) credit facility to support industries such as textiles Yihong Novatex—a Chinese-owned manufacturer of printed shoe fabrics—suddenly closed its factory in Kanci Village after a four-day worker strike in early March Initially sparked by the dismissal of three employees the protest quickly escalated into a full production halt The company claimed the unauthorized strike led to order cancellations by clients A public notice signed by the company’s director said operations would be terminated as of March 10 with all 1,126 workers officially laid off “PT Yihong Novatex Indonesia informs of the termination of employment due to order cancellations caused by an unauthorized strike in early March,” the letter read Employees who accepted the layoff were promised severance and Eid bonuses to be disbursed on March 17 Those who objected would need to wait for a court ruling to receive compensation was devastated to find her name on the layoff list She showed up for work only to find the factory gates locked The guard told me the factory was closed,” she said tearfully with no money and a family to feed.” said she joined the protest without fully understanding the reasons behind it—merely following her coworkers’ lead I hope the local government can help us return to work,” she pleaded “I didn’t really understand the issue Now I have nothing,” she told Beritasatu.com The Jakarta Globe's sister publication Now I’m jobless and have no income at all.” Cirebon’s Manpower Office (Disnaker) is currently investigating the legality of the mass layoffs stated the company is not bankrupt and should explore other options before cutting jobs “We don’t believe Yihong Novatex is in a bankrupt state We’re mediating between the company and the union to resolve the dispute but no agreement has been reached yet,” Novi said no clear statement has been issued by the company regarding whether it will reopen or rehire the workers hundreds of former employees are left in limbo unsure of their futures during what should be a joyous holiday Yihong’s case is emblematic of the wider troubles facing Indonesia’s labor-heavy industries the textile and footwear sectors are on shaky ground and never experience such a bitter holiday again CIREBON CITY - The West Java Provincial Government plans to optimize the Cirebon State Building which was previously the Residency Building This historic building will be used as a coordination center to improve services to the people of Cirebon and its surroundings The Regional Secretary (Sekda) of West Java Province conveyed this while conducting a review of the former Office of the Coordinating Agency for Government and Development (BKPP) Region 3 Cirebon He explained that the building will function to strengthen synchronization and coordination in the dynamics of development in the Cirebon area and its surroundings the good relationship that has been established between regional heads at the provincial and district/city levels focus needs to be given to strengthening collaboration at the Middle Management level or middle level of government This strengthening is very important to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services Herman added that the Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) and the West Java Province Branch Office (KCD) located in the Cirebon area need to be integrated with regional apparatus at the district/city level it is hoped that regional governments can synergize better in facing various development challenges in the region "We need to encourage the former Residency Building to become a hub that can strengthen relations between the West Java Provincial Government and regencies/cities as well as the entire community in the Cirebon area," said Herman the West Java Regional Secretary emphasized the importance of consolidation and integration between UPTD and KCD with OPD in the district/city and more efficient public services for the benefit of the community "Solid cooperation between the West Java Provincial Government and the districts/cities is the key to providing the best service to the community We hope that the Cirebon State Building can become a center that facilitates communication and coordination between related parties," concluded Herman CIREBON REGENCY - Acting (Pj) Chair of the West Java Province Family Welfare Empowerment Team (TP PKK) Amanda Soemedi Bey Machmudin attended the launch of the Bunga Setaman book at the Cirebon Regent's Pendopo Amanda expressed her appreciation for the work produced by the Cirebon Regency PKK TP under the leadership of Risfa Eka Putri Wahyu Mijaya He called this work a real form of collaboration that is capable of producing something that is not only good Risfa as the Acting Chair of the PKK of Cirebon Regency and also attached as the Mother of Literacy An effective way to realize our dreams is by collaborating," said Amanda He also praised the creativity of the PKK members of Cirebon Regency who succeeded in writing poems which are the main content of the Bunga Setaman book Amanda considers this work as real evidence of empowerment and innovation produced by the PKK of Cirebon Regency "On Mother's Day which was celebrated last December not only ceremonial activities were carried out He also highlighted the importance of a culture of reading books amidst easy access to information through digital technology books remain the main source for training the brain and strengthening the relationship between parents and children "Books are the best source of brain food Reading books trains the brain to imagine characters while improving concentration," he said Amanda hopes that the book Bunga Setaman will not only become a favorite reading for children in Cirebon Regency but will also be able to contribute to educating society more broadly "Congratulations on the launch of the book Bunga Setaman Hopefully other works can continue to be created together," he concluded CIREBON REGENCY - West Java Regional Secretary Herman Suryatman checked the provision of incentives for pedicab drivers and horse-drawn carriage drivers who stopped operating during the Eid season at the Trusmi Batik Center West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi gave instructions to pedicab drivers and horse-drawn carriage drivers to take a temporary break during the homecoming and Eid homecoming period This is enforced to reduce congestion in Cirebon's busy areas The Batik Trusmi intersection is one of 15 locations where pedicab drivers and their delman drivers are temporarily on leave During a check at the Batik Trusmi intersection the Regional Secretary found that there were still around 30 people who had not registered and received incentives there are approximately 30 pedicab drivers who are not registered and have not received incentives from the Governor," said Herman Suryatman The Regional Secretary ensured that pedicab drivers and delam drivers who were not yet registered would have their names included and receive incentives "We just communicated with these gentlemen and based on the Governor's suggestion This incentive program is expected to help pedicab and horse-drawn carriage drivers affected by the policy while also supporting the smooth flow of homecoming and return trips for Eid 2025 in West Java itb.ac.id – Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) has admitted 1,911 prospective undergraduate students through the 2025 National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP) admission pathway 185 students are prospective recipients of the Kartu Indonesia Pintar Kuliah (KIP-K) scholarship The admission results can be accessed through https://pengumuman-snbp-snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id or via https://snbp.itb.ac.id starting Tuesday For students who participated in ITB's 2025 SNBP-Interest Program the selection results for this interest program can be found at  https://minat.itb.ac.id.  The students admitted to ITB through SNBP 2025 come from 29 provinces across Indonesia This achievement reflects a significant step toward equitable access to higher education enriches the learning environment with cultural diversity and strengthens the alumni network across the archipelago ITB Cirebon Campus accepted 31 prospective students from Cirebon and its surrounding areas out of a total of 209 new students admitted to ITB Cirebon through SNBP 2025 This aligns with the mission of the West Java Provincial Government to enhance the quality of human resources ensure equitable access to higher education and promote regional development and accelerated growth in Cirebon The Vice Rector for Academics and Student Affairs at ITB stated that ITB admitted 40.6% of its 2025 new students through SNBP This reflects ITB’s strong commitment to merit-based admissions as well as its high regard for outstanding students and its support in expanding access to quality higher education in Indonesia Among the 1,911 prospective students admitted through SNBP 2025 the distribution of admissions by faculty/school is as follows: the most popular faculties/schools at ITB for SNBP 2025 are the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering the School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics – Computing and the Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering the most selective faculties/schools are the School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics – Computational and the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering The ITB New Student Re-registration for SNBP 2025 admitted students will be conducted online from March 21-30 Detailed information regarding the registration process and requirements can be accessed at https://admission.itb.ac.id/info/hasil-seleksi Prospective students are required to carefully follow the procedures and requirements outlined on the website After completing the re-registration process all SNBP-admitted students must participate in the Success in Learning Mathematics and Basic Sciences program and a series of New Student Orientation activities at ITB These activities are mandatory and will be held at ITB Jatinangor Campus Students should regularly check the latest schedules and information on https://akademik.itb.ac.id.  Apart from the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP) ITB also admits undergraduate students through the National Selection Based on Test (SNBT) both of which are conducted nationally by the National Selection Committee for University Admissions (SNPMB) namely ITB Independent Selection (SM-ITB) and the ITB International Undergraduate Program (ITB IUP) Detailed information about these selection pathways can be accessed at https://admission.itb.ac.id/.  students who were not admitted through SNBP 2025 still have the opportunity to apply through SNBT 2025 Registration for the Computer-Based Written Test (UTBK) and SNBT 2025 can be completed at https://portal-snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id/ from March 11-27 The UTBK SNBT 2025 will take place from April 23 to May 3 More details on UTBK and SNBT 2025 registration can be found at https://snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id/ As one of the State Universities (PTN) in West Java ITB is participating in SNBT 2025 by providing a UTBK Test Center at ITB Ganesha Campus and partner schools in Bandung particularly those residing in West Java and surrounding areas may choose ITB’s UTBK Test Center when registering for SNBT 2025 at https://portal-snpmb.bppp.kemdikbud.go.id/.  All ITB undergraduate students admitted in the 2025/2026 academic year through SNBP and IUP will complete their first year of study at ITB Jatinangor Campus particularly those needing accommodation near Jatinangor Campus to stay updated with the latest announcements via https://akademik.itb.ac.id or follow Instagram: @akademikitb and @itb1920 The Supreme Court (MA) rejected the judicial review filed by the eight convicts involved in the 2016 Vina and Eky murder case in Cirebon was met with deep disappointment from the convicts' families The Supreme Court's decision closes the convicts' legal options upholding the original verdict in a case that was adapted into the film Vina: Sebelum 7 Hari ("Vina: Before 7 Days") The judicial review was denied based on the Supreme Court's finding that there were no significant errors in the previous trial "There was no mistake by the judges in assessing the facts or law," said Yanto continued to believe in the convicts' innocence "We are deeply disappointed," Aminah said "We believe they are innocent and will leave the next steps to our legal counsel." indicated that the defense team would thoroughly review the ruling and discuss the next legal actions with the convicts "We will meet with the convicts and offer support before deciding on further steps," he said involved the murder of teenage girl Vina Dewi Arsita and her boyfriend Eight individuals were initially convicted with seven receiving life sentences and one who has already served part of his sentence was released on parole but later sought a judicial review The defense team presented "new evidence" to argue that the victims died in a motorcycle accident This included photos of the victims' bodies which showed no signs of injuries from sharp weapons as claimed by prosecutors as well as a video in which a key witness retracted their testimony President-elect Prabowo Subianto will visit Cirebon on Wednesday to witness the trial of free meal program at a state school in Cirebon Providing free nutritious meals for school-aged children has become a central theme of his presidential campaign as Prabowo vowed to combat stunting Acting Cirebon Mayor Agus Mulyadi said the free nutritious meals will target 68,000 elementary and secondary students in the city 18,000 students will take part in a five-day trial that begins at State Junior High School 1 in the district of Kejaksan,” Agus said on Tuesday Prabowo will be present at the school to witness the free distribution of nutritious meals for students He will also attend a similar event in Surakarta and Salatiga,” he added 2,000 students will be gathered to receive free meals Once Prabowo assumes presidency next month the free meal program will be implemented in stages the program will cover 82 million children across the country The current administration of President Joko Widodo fully supports the program which has been included in the 2025 budget drafted by his cabinet will be installed as the vice president alongside Prabowo on October 20 Chinese footwear and garment manufacturer Yihong Novatex has terminated 1,126 workers at its factory in Cirebon following days of mass strikes that halted production and reportedly caused billions of rupiah in financial losses The strike began in early March as a show of solidarity after the dismissal of three employees many workers who participated now express regret over their involvement “I was included in the mass termination even though I didn’t know what the real issue was,” said Siti Nursamsyah She recounted returning to the factory in Kanci Village only to find the gates locked and a notice listing the names of those who had been laid off as of March 10 -- including her own I wouldn’t have joined the strike,” she said saying she felt pressured to join the protests “I wasn’t interested in the rally but I had no choice because almost everyone participated,” she said said she joined without fully understanding the reasons “Everyone joined the rally -- why shouldn’t I?” she said The strikes disrupted operations significantly resulting in delayed production and the cancellation of orders from buyers Although the exact financial losses were not disclosed management suspended operations at the Cirebon facility Yihong Novatex has committed to paying severance packages and Eid al-Fitr bonuses to affected employees “This is a lesson learned -- unilateral actions like this damage the investment climate in Cirebon and ultimately harm both investors and the workers themselves,” Asep said on Monday He emphasized that labor disputes should be resolved through structured dialogue between unions and management under the supervision of relevant government agencies Yihong Novatex is planning to resume operations in Cirebon and begin recruiting new workers “There have been discussions with the Cirebon regent and we hope the upcoming hiring process will proceed smoothly,” he added commenced a hearing on Wednesday to review the conviction of Saka Tatal one of the eight defendants convicted in the alleged 2016 murders of Vina Dewi Arsita and her boyfriend The hearing follows strong indications of a miscarriage of justice who was recently released from prison after serving half of his eight-year sentence He argues that his conviction was based on false testimonies and fabricated evidence his attorneys called for the state to "restore and rehabilitate Saka Tatal’s reputation and personal integrity" by acquitting him of all charges and overturning the murder conviction Saka is one of eight convicts in the murder case with the remaining seven serving life imprisonment all eight retracted their previous confessions claiming they were made under duress during police interrogations eight years ago Saka was the first to request a judicial review The defense presented autopsy photos indicating that the wounds that potentially led to the couple’s deaths were significantly different from those described in the prosecutors' indictment during the 2016 trial The lawyers also presented media clips of National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo acknowledging the lack of "scientific crime investigation" in handling the murder case Public outcry has grown in recent months as the convicts alleged torture during the investigation but later announced that he was the last person sought for the murders seemingly forgetting about the two other fugitives Pegi was ultimately cleared of charges during his pre-trial motion further fueling controversies surrounding the case The convicts gained additional momentum last week when a key witness admitted to perjury stating that he had been instructed to make false statements by police officer Rudiana the father of Vina’s boyfriend.  The defense lawyers argue that Vina and her boyfriend may have died from a motorcycle accident as suggested by a preliminary investigation by the traffic police Officer Rudiana issued a reprimand against the key witness and criticized a politician who posted videos of the witness’s latest admission on YouTube Rudiana maintains that his son and Vina were brutally murdered by members of a motorcycle gang in Cirebon on August 27 a low-ranking officer assigned to the narcotics unit of the Cirebon police at the time of his son’s death is now under public scrutiny for overstepping his authority by involving himself in the homicide investigation Recent witness statements have led to public opinion that a policeman may have forced eight innocent people to serve lengthy prison sentences The seven convicts serving life imprisonment include Jaya was sentenced to eight years in prison and has been released for good behavior after serving half of his sentence he Asian Development Bank (ADB) has missed its target to reach a deal this year on the early retirement of the Cirebon-1 coal-fired power plant in Cirebon though the multilateral development bank still aims to reach an agreement with stakeholders on the funding terms at the “earliest possible time” ADB Indonesia country director Jiro Tominaga said the project’s pioneering nature was one of the challenges to closing the deal “There are complexities involved: different stakeholders and also [from] the commercial side,” he told reporters on Thursday in Jakarta The ADB had a target to achieve financial closure for the Cirebon-1 early retirement project by the end of 2024 according to a document the lender issued in February The deal aims to reduce the tenor of the plant’s power purchase agreement (PPA) which would effectively cut its operational life and it is hoped this scheme will open doors to similar initiatives for additional coal power plants in Indonesia and other countries Tominaga said the ADB was assisting parties involved in working out the challenging aspects of the Cirebon-1 early retirement project to make sure that “everybody is satisfied with how it is being arranged” With exclusive interviews and in-depth coverage of the region's most pressing business issues "Prospects" is the go-to source for staying ahead of the curve in Indonesia's rapidly evolving business landscape Please check your email for your newsletter subscription While confirming that the time frame had been postponed slightly from the initial schedule he added: “But we are not too worried about that because it is a complex [project] and it is something that will hopefully become a blueprint for the future [for] similar deals to come.” Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small or large—find what’s most comfortable for you 28 September 2024 – Dozens of volunteers from various organizations gathered in neighborhood associations (RW) 09 Kesunean Selatan to participate in a Waste Cleanup and Mangrove Seedling Planting event aimed at promoting sustainable mangrove conservation The event was organized by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Cirebon City Government and in collaboration with Astra Tol Cipali New Generation of Indonesia (GenBI) Cirebon (28/09/2024) The Garbage Cleanup and Mangrove Seedling Planting activity was attended by local residents and represented by the Chairman of RW 09 South Kesunean Village RW 09 Chairman Pepep Nurhadi highlighted the importance of mangrove conservation and emphasized that developing the area as an ecotourism site will bring both economic and environmental benefits to the community “We hope that through cooperation with the Generasi Energi Bersih community and other partners the current 7-hectare mangrove area can expand to 10 or even 15 hectares in the future,” Pepep said highlighted during the same occasion that mangroves provide significant benefits to both society and the environment Fabby explained that mangroves offer three key advantages: they serve as natural nurseries for fish species boosting fish stocks for fishermen; they help preserve biodiversity; and they absorb pollution and carbon dioxide “The primary cause of climate change is the rising concentration of greenhouse gasses produced by the burning of fossil fuels we use daily such as fuel for vehicles or electricity generated from coal Mangrove forests have the ability to absorb and store carbon emissions throughout their lifespan One hectare of mangrove forest can sequester approximately 27 to 38 tons of carbon per year,” Fabby explained Fabby also emphasized the potential of mangrove ecotourism in creating new jobs such as tour guides and the sale of mangrove-based products He encourages continued collaboration to support the construction of bridges that would prevent tree cutting caused by the opening of pathways to the sea Head of the Department of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection and Population Control and Family Planning (DP3APPKB) expressed his appreciation for the initiative of the RW 09 South Kesunean community and the collaboration of various parties in preserving the mangrove area He emphasized the importance of maintaining and protecting the planted mangroves as well as raising public awareness to prevent littering “Raising public awareness to care for the environment and address waste issues at the individual or community level is essential combined with collaboration among various parties will ease the efforts to protect the environment,” Budi said together with volunteers from Jakarta and Cirebon participated in the activity and reaffirmed GEN-B’s commitment to fostering collaboration in realizing mangrove ecotourism and the construction of a bridge Combination of Several Organizations in Garbage Cleanup and Mangrove Seedling Planting Activity in Cirebon Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Encouraging the acceleration of Indonesia’s energy transition towards a just Jl. Tebet Timur Raya No. 48B Jakarta Selatan 12820 Indonesia  iesr@iesr.or.id Press Release Contact Us Careers Request for Proposal Internal Indonesia Energy Transition Outlook Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue Cari English Six New Facts about the Murder of Vina and Rizky in Cirebon TEKS › English›Six New Facts about the Murder.. Iklan Six New Facts about the Murder of Vina and Rizky in Cirebon Police found six new facts from the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky in Cirebon Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original Please note that this article was automatically translated using Microsoft Azure AI, Open AI, and Google Translation AI. We cannot ensure that the entire content is translated accurately. If you spot any errors or inconsistencies, contact us at hotline@kompas.id and we'll make every effort to address them TEKS KOMPAS/ABDULLAH FIKRI ASHRIVina's sister shows a photo of her sister at her house in Cirebon City Vina was a victim of murder and rape in 2016 The rape and murder of Vina occurred on August 27 2016 on the flyover in Talun District The police have arrested eight perpetrators and processed them to court Seven of them were sentenced to life imprisonment received a sentence of eight years in prison who is suspected to be the mastermind behind the rape and murder of Vina at a press conference held at the West Java Police Headquarters in Bandung on Sunday (26/5/2024) The police arrested Pegi on her way back to her boarding house on Jalan Kopo Six new facts were discovered by investigators from the examination of Pegi (30) and seven other convicts in the last three days Head of Public Relations West Java Regional Police Senior Commissioner Jules Abast on Sunday (26/5/2024) said that Pegi was charged with two articles namely Article 340 of the Criminal Code concerning premeditated murder and Article 81 of Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection The police visited the home of Pegi Setiawan "From the examination of a number of key witnesses and seven other convicts Pegi is suspected of planning acts of violence against two victims and sexually abusing minors "Pegi faces the death penalty and life imprisonment," said Jules Also read: There are only nine suspects in Vina's murder, Pegi faces the death penalty This case emerged again after the filmVina: Before 7 Hari was shown in cinemas Vina's story reveals allegations of case fabrication and violence against women and children in Cirebon Pegi faces the death penalty and life imprisonment as the legal representative of Vina's family The mastermind behind the murder case of Vina and Egi has finally been uncovered Putri stated that she will ask for clarification from the police She hopes that the public will not make posts about Vina's case without strong evidence "We want to meet with investigators to find out the reasons for the reduction in perpetrators from 11 to nine people," said Putri Also read: Vina Case Film Reaches 4.5 Million Viewers, Pursuit of Perpetrator Begins to Bear Results Jakarta. Fertilizer producer Pupuk Indonesia is expanding its so-called Safari Makmur program to help Indonesia become self-sufficient in food The company recently held the Safari Makmur campaign in Cirebon to provide agricultural technology The company has also parnered with the State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Ministry for this campaign Pupuk Indonesia helps provide the lessons needed related to agronomics as well as he drone-based precision fertilization technology for farmers to identify the soil fertility levels "The program has helped increase the agricultural productivity of the area that used to only produce 5 tons per hectare This 61-hectare land now produces 7 tons per hectare," Pupuk Indonesia's marketing director Tri Wahyudi Saleh said the Makmur program has empowered more than 152,802 farmers and covered 394,198 hectares of agricultural land throughout Indonesia the program has also succeeded in realizing 59,869 hectares of land and of which 45,425 hectares are specifically for rice commodities Pupuk Indonesia provides a one-stop solution service for farmers and the use of PreciRice technology Thisnis drone-based precision fertilization technology for rice commodities The PreciRice method can increase the fertilization technology and the plant nutrition Pupuk Indonesia also provides soil test car services and assistance from Agronomists to increase crop productivity and farmer income Pupuk Indonesia also partners with PLN (provider of electricity networks and power) Bulog (offtaker of harvest results with one day service) "West Java is the center of agriculture and we are confident that in this period we can realize food self-sufficiency as soon as possible in 2027 at President Prabowo Subianto's behest Us at Pupuk Indonesia will prepare the fertilizers. As of November we have distributed 6.6 million tons of subsidized fertilizers let's work together to realize food self-sufficiency so that we can meet domestic needs for the welfare of the community," Tri said the assistant deputy for food and fertilizer at the SOE Ministry praised Pupuk Indonesia's Makmur program Zuryati was also happy to see different SOEs partnering on the Makmur program "The Makmur program does not only encompass rice We will focus more on rice next year. So we hope that the MAKMUR program can meet national rice needs and make Indonesia be self-sufficient in food just like what President Prabowo is hoping for," Zuryati said Cari English Cirebon Vina Case Allegedly Fabricated, League Witness Forced to Sign BAP TEKS › English›Cirebon Vina Case Allegedly.. Iklan Cirebon Vina Case Allegedly Fabricated League Witness Forced to Sign BAP Liga Akbar admitted that he was forced to sign an investigation report that did not match the facts Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/ABDULLAH FIKRI ASHRILiga Akbar (center) gave a statement to journalists in Cirebon Liga admitted to being forced to sign an examination report regarding Vina's case in 2016 CIREBON, KOMPAS — Allegations of engineering in the handling of the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky in Cirebon City, West Java, in 2016 are getting stronger. Akbar League admitted that he was forced to sign an investigation report (BAP) that did not match the facts Liga presented the alleged fabrication to a number of journalists in Cirebon on Friday evening (14/6/2024) there were several irregularities in her examination as a witness and in the making of the police report regarding Vina's case occurred in the city of Cirebon on Saturday night (27/8/2016) the police suspected that the two 16-year-old students were victims of a single accident the victims' motorcycle was not badly damaged at that time Also read: Akbar League Withdraws BAP Statement on Vina Cirebon Case Rudiana who was also a member of the Cirebon City Police Narcotics Research Unit at that time the police finally confirmed that both were murder victims the perpetrator is said to have raped Vina The police also included three people on the wanted list (DPO) provided a statement to journalists in Cirebon Liga admitted to being forced to sign a record of examination related to Vina's case in 2016 "(Rudiana) just wanted to confirm what clothes the deceased was wearing at the time of the incident," he said Rudiana also asked for the chronology of the incident Liga did not know because he was not with the victim The last time Liga met with Eky and Vina was after Maghrib both victims wanted to go to the Arum Sari area in Sumber who was not a member of the motorcycle group was with several of her friends in front of SMA Negeri 4 Cirebon Three or four days after meeting with Rudiana he was asked to make a police report at the Cirebon Kota Police Station at night The questioning was only between me and the investigator A number of residents laid flowers on the Talun overpass in Cirebon Regency The action was a form of concern over the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky They urged the police to immediately solve the eight-year-old case the investigator asked about the chronology of the incident the League stated that they did not know as they were not present at the scene of the crime Even when seeing the report of the examination (BAP) the League was surprised as its content did not match their statement yes it was mentioned that there was stone throwing chasing (perpetrators towards the victims) who at the time was not accompanied by a lawyer She also did not know about the witness examination procedures ‘Don't you have any sympathy for the deceased Eky and Vina?’ I told them that I was not there Liga testified again based on the official statement seven perpetrators were sentenced to life imprisonment This case became public attention after the film Vina: Before 7 Days was shown in cinemas the League withdrew its statement in the 2016 BAP "I really don't understand whether the BAP can be revoked or not throwing and chasing doesn't exist," he said shows a photo of her sister at her home in Cirebon City Vina was a student who became a victim of murder and rape in 2016 Yudia believes that the police have allegedly engineered the chronology of events the investigators have already crafted the story in the BAP that must be approved by Liga Akbar while he has denied and rejected it several times," he said the police must reassess the determination of Pegi Setiawan (27) as a suspect one of the names in the wanted list for the Vina case it is mentioned that Pegi was chasing the victim whereas Liga has already withdrawn that statement the Director of General Crime Investigation of the West Java Regional Police said that the chronology of the Vina murder case leading up to the identification of the perpetrator has been tested in court I don't think it needs to be questioned anymore," he said Also read: Cirebon Vina Case: Film, Possession and Violence against Women Cari English The story of a witness in the Vina Cirebon case, from fear to becoming famous TEKS › English›The story of a witness in the .. Iklan The story of a witness in the Vina Cirebon case from fear to becoming famous A number of witnesses in the Vina Cirebon case were afraid of being questioned by the police Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/ABDULLAH FIKRI ASHRISuroto displays a letter and information related to the Witness and Victim Protection Agency at the Kecomberan Village Hall Suroto is one of the witnesses in the murder case of Vina in 2016 The murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky in Cirebon they felt afraid of being questioned by the police and even famous because they were on television he worked as a village official in Kecomberan Village he claimed to have been visited by Dedi Mulyadi a politician and YouTuber who also created content related to the case of Vina's murder At around 14.00, it was the turn of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) to meet him a number of media crew interviewed him about his encounter with LPSK he answered a live broadcast call from one of the television media Also read: Suroto, Witness in the Vina Case, Asks for LPSK Protection Suroto hasn't had the chance to have lunch yet He only tasted the coconut ice with palm sugar in the scorching sun of Cirebon he still has to attend an event at a hotel he doesn't want to mention the location or activity involved several journalists had waited for him at the village hall for an interview the location of Vina and Rizky's discovery in 2016 He was "missing" from late afternoon until night it turned out that he was "kidnapped" by journalists to appear on two national television stations ”I was 'held up' in a hotel for live (live broadcast) "I was immediately taken home after that," he said Suroto showed the location of the discovery of Vina and Muhammad Rizky at the Talun Flyover Bridge Vina and Rizky were victims of a murder in 2016 Suroto was suddenly chased by media crew after he appeared on iNews the show entitled Vina's Helper Speaks Out Vina Asks for Help Before She Endures Her Life has been watched 1.2 million times as of Saturday (8/6/2024) morning The testimony of this father of two children is shocking because he knows the moments of Vina and her partner Rizky's discovery He still remembers the incident that happened six years ago Suroto was on duty at the Talun Sector Police Station "On the flyover (overpass) there are often muggings and muggings of people who have just come home from work "Because I feel that our area is uncomfortable Police marked the location where the bodies of Vina and Muhammad Rizky he witnessed a commotion on the overpass leading to Sumber It turned out that Vina and Rizky or Eky were lying on the ground he helped Eky by releasing the helmet strap and communicating with the victim Blood flowed from Eky's head and a number of parts of his body Bruises and bruises covered the face of Rudiana's child Suroto saw the victim's lower clothing had slipped he also covered her with the victim's jacket Only he and two police officers evacuated the victim A police line is installed in front of Gang Bakti 1 This location was the place of abuse and rape of Vina the police suspected that Vina and Eky were victims of a single accident What is clear is that he was seriously injured," he said During the trial it was revealed that the two victims were killed by eight perpetrators Seven perpetrators were sentenced to life imprisonment he was sentenced to 8 years in prison and will be released in 2020 The police also stated that there are three other perpetrators who are still at large and on the list of wanted persons (DPO) in this case After eight years, the police arrested Pegi Setiawan (27) who was suspected of being one of the perpetrators The arrest was only about two weeks after the film Vina: Before 7 Days was shown in cinemas The status of the other two DPOs has been revoked because they are fictitious according to witnesses Suroto confirmed that his statement was in accordance with the facts in 2016 and had not changed He was also ready to be called by the police for questioning "I also attended the trial twice (in 2017) he admits to being worried about receiving pressure from certain parties those who are unhappy and those who are happy His family also reminded him to take care of himself Vina's case caught the attention of the public "My wife said it would be troublesome if I became a witness it's okay as long as (the case) is quickly resolved," said Suroto They stated that Pegi was in Bandung when the incident occurred They remember it because a day before the incident The paper record of their salary distribution is still kept Suparman said that night until Saturday (27/8/2016) morning a construction worker who is also Pegi's colleague showed a witness subpoena in the case of the murder of Vina and Muhammad Rizky He was convinced that Pegi was not the culprit because he was not at the scene of the incident in Cirebon This conviction is what makes him and other labor colleagues want to testify despite their fear They are afraid of facing the police for hours Even Suparman and Suharsono's mobile phones were confiscated by the police for examination including accompanying them to the West Java Regional Police Office "I'm afraid of saying the wrong thing," said Ibnu he wants to reveal the truth that his nephew is not a murderer Ibnu even cried in front of the media crew to ask for Pegi to be released giving a statement to journalists at their home in Kepongpongan Village They rejected accusations that Pegi was involved in the Vina murder case in Cirebon this man who did not finish elementary school also had to face the camera A television station called him to Jakarta he had to argue with lawyers and even a famous legal observer He understands that he is not on the same level as the TV source Ibnu is just a dropout construction worker this does not mean that his testimony is untrue he feels famous after appearing on television Some people who meet him greet him immediately There are even content creators who want to record him he refused as per Pegi's legal counsel's instruction Because there are parties who only broadcast his shortcomings one of the people sought in the murder case of Vina Ibnu is worried that there are people who want to bring him down after testifying in Vina's case he admits that he has not received threats or intimidation from anyone also feels increasingly recognized after appearing several times on television and radio she starts to feel anxious as she often becomes the center of attention Several times journalists also approached him He said his voice was like after a concert Marliyana appreciates the public's attention to her brother's murder case including the emergence of several new witnesses showed the summons letter from the West Java Regional Police on Wednesday (5/6/2024) in Cirebon was summoned as a witness in the case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky's murder in 2016 it was really difficult for us to search for witnesses It's good if (the witness' testimony) is in the same direction this is not in the same direction," he said the statements of a number of witnesses stating that the two DPOs were fictitious the name of the DPO is a fact of the trial He urged the police to immediately reveal the case of his sibling's murder that happened eight years ago He believes that there are still other perpetrators involved in this case "I hope there will be no victims who are wrongly arrested because it would be pitiful if they are," he said The Head of Public Relations Department of West Java Regional Police stated that the handling of Vina's case has been in accordance with procedures The police have also formed a team consisting of the Regional Inspectorate of Supervision and the General Crime Investigation Directorate of West Java Regional Police They also provide space for residents who want to provide information related to Vina's case "The requirement is that the identity of the information provider must be valid and the validity of the information must be accountable," said Jules stated that his party ensures to accompany several witnesses who require LPSK's protection he cannot yet mention the number and who the witnesses are Some of the witnesses started to make 'threats' We just have to understand what form this threat takes "Some witnesses we have encountered are still under investigation because there is no synchronization between their accounts we have to be careful in conveying the information to the press to avoid any mistakes," he said Wawan also confirmed that several applicants claimed to have been under pressure It's up to us to look deeper into what form of threat this is Is this threat in the form of verbal or something else Is it in the form of WhatsApp or from someone who often comes some witnesses have conveyed this," he said we want to reveal the truth so that this case becomes clearer and it is the right of the public to access information," Wawan concluded Also read: How to uncover the Vina Cirebon murder case? Cari English Will Pegi Setiawan, the suspect in Vina's murder in Cirebon, be free? TEKS › English›Will Pegi Setiawan A number of pieces of evidence show that Pegi Setiawan was not involved in the Vina Cirebon case Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS HUMAS POLDA JAWA BARATThe police held a press conference regarding the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky at the West Java Regional Police Headquarters in Bandung on Sunday (26/7/2024) Today, Monday (3/6/2024), it has been almost two weeks since Pegi Setiawan (27) was arrested by the police This construction worker is suspected of killing Vina and Muhammad Rizky a number of pieces of evidence show that Pegi was not involved his mother Kartini (47) has not been at ease Especially when the police released the case and showed her son wearing a blue detainee uniform on Sunday (May 26 Also read: Vina Murder Case in Cirebon: Film, Possession, and Violence Against Women The incident began when residents found the bodies of the two victims on the Talun flyover the police suspected that the two 16 year old students were victims of a single accident both the police officer who is also Rizky's father were actually victims of murder the Cirebon City Police finally arrested eight perpetrators and brought them to trial showed a photo of her younger sister in Cirebon City the police also identified three people on the wanted list The police also conducted a search of Pegi's family home in Kepongpongan Village around 500 meters from the scene of the incident at Talun overpass Pegi was not at home as he was working as a construction worker in Bandung Kartini reassured them that their child was not present at the scene when the incident took place the police still seized Pegi's pink motorcycle His status as a wanted person was also never revoked Vina's case emerged again when the film Vina: Before 7 Days was shown in cinemas the police also searched his house and confiscated a number of documents Portrait of Vina's grave at the Kesinangan Public Cemetery Vina is a student who was the victim of murder and rape in 2016 Kartini assured that her child was innocent what are you going to be proud of about his poverty?” he said Since she was in sixth grade of elementary school Kartini then became a maid to fulfill the family's needs Pegi chose to attend a public junior high school to save on costs After receiving her junior high school diploma at around 15 years old she started working as a construction worker she also cut grass or painted the house of Sugianti Iriani Pegi also often gave money to his family and his siblings' school fees "He doesn't smoke or drink alcohol," he said "Pegi is the backbone of my family," said Kartini Pegi is one of three fugitives in the Vina murder case Lusiana also rejected the police's opinion that Pegi changed her name to Robi Irawan to escape the Vina case "The father also introduced Pegi as Robi so that his young wife wouldn't know that Pegi was his biological daughter," he said Rudi Irawan (50) also ensured that his son had not changed his identity. Because Pegi's name still matches her identity card. He said that Robi was Pegi's younger brother. "Her position was in Bandung (at the time of Vina's murder) which was definitely mah in Bandung," he said Proof that Pegi was in Bandung on August 27 2016 came from the testimony of his fellow construction workers Suharsono (40) said that on the night of the incident Pegi escorted him to the bus station heading to Cirebon He took the bus at 8:00 PM and arrived in Kepongpongan Village at 11:00 PM it turned out there was a commotion during the raid at Pegi's house," he said they were staying in a shed near the house that was built Pegi's last known residence is in Banjarwangunan Village and had also been to Bandung several times not 30 years old as reported by the police Evidence of weekly wages is also still kept it is recorded that the workers received Rp 5.3 million on August 26 Ibnu said that Pegi stayed in Bandung to work stated that there are five witnesses who can convince the police that their client was not at the crime scene during Vina's murder the characteristics of his client are different from the wanted person released by the police (DPO) Several residents held a flower-laying action on the Talun flyover bridge in Cirebon Regency The action was a form of concern for the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky They urged the police to quickly resolve the eight-year-old case Anyone who loses their child will certainly feel a loss added that documents such as diplomas and reports are not strong enough to prove Pegi's involvement the police erased two other names from the DPO list for fictitious reasons based on witness testimony the suspect in the murder of Vina in Cirebon gave a statement to the media in Kepongpongan Village They denied allegations that Pegi was involved in the Vina case "Is the (naming of a suspect) strong enough Or is the testimony of the witness stating that Pegi Does this mean that Pegi is fictitious just like the deletion of two DPOs?" he said His party plans to file a pretrial for Pegi Sugianti also claims that over 60 lawyers are ready to defend Pegi voluntarily The legal representation comes from various organizations and regions They are helping Pegi to be free," she said also requested that the police not rush to designate Pegi as a suspect "Six convicted perpetrators have already been recorded in the investigation report And five said that Pegi is not the perpetrator Only one person said (Pegi is the perpetrator)," he said Most recently, Saka Tatal, a former convict in the Vina case, also opened his voice about Pegi. According to him, the police once showed a photo of what was suspected to be Pegi alias Perong the name included in the DPO for Vina's murder "The person arrested now (Pegi Setiawan) is very different (from the photo)," he said the face of the person in the Wanted Person List is different from Pegi Setiawan one of the person's ears is pierced and has a hole in it Four motorcycle groups in Cirebon also ensure that they are not involved in Vina's case and Grab on Road (GBR) also assure that the eight convicts and Pegi are not their members provided an explanation to the media in Cirebon City on Thursday (30/5/2024) They confirmed that their members were not involved in Vina's murder "Of the eight convicts and those who have now been caught none of them had any involvement with our organization," said Alfianas This is different from the police statement that Pegi and the convicts are members of a motorcycle gang and the family of Pegi show that his client was not involved in the murder case of Vina Toni asks for the investigators to be fair and dismiss Pegi's status as a suspect "We are optimistic that Pegi will be acquitted," he said the Head of Public Relations of the West Java Regional Police said that witnesses stated that PS (Pegi) was at the scene of the murder throwing stones at and hitting Vina and Rizky "The witness recognized five faces of the perpetrators and then changed his identity to Robi Irawan He introduced himself to the boarding house owner as Rudi's nephew Pegi has two Facebook accounts under the names Pegi Setiawan and Robi Irawan Jules added that Pegi was the mastermind behind the murder and rape of Vina Pegi also faces life imprisonment or the death penalty assure that the National Police will continue to resolve this case professionally Also read: Legal counsel for Pegi and Vina's family in Cirebon are doubtful about the suspect A key witness whose testimonies led to the conviction of eight suspects in the deaths of Vina Dewi Arsita and her boyfriend Muhammad Rizky Rudiana in Cirebon nearly eight years ago has admitted to making false statements alleging that the murder case could have been fabricated by the father of one of the deceased who has been involved in the investigation since the beginning and arrested several suspects for allegedly murdering the couple seven of whom are serving life imprisonment have recently retracted their police statements and claimed they were tortured by Rizky’s father who allegedly forced them to confess to the murder one of the convicts filed a police complaint against Rudiana The officer is now under scrutiny after Dede Riswanto revealed that he was instructed by Rudiana to falsely identify the murder suspects by name and even mention the brands of motorcycles used by the suspects as if he had witnessed them chasing the couple prior to their deaths were discovered on an elevated road in Cirebon on August 28 The defense team of the convicts has argued that the couple could have died from a motorcycle crash based on an initial investigation by the traffic police claimed that Vina was gang-raped by members of a motorcycle gang before she and her boyfriend were brutally murdered The court hearings were held behind closed doors due to the graphic nature of the case and all eight convicts were found guilty of premeditated murder and rape An underage convict was sentenced to eight years in prison The ninth and last suspect was arrested in June but was recently cleared of all charges by the court in his pre-trial motion Dede expressed remorse and apologized to the convicts who were imprisoned because of his false testimonies “I’m so sorry for the eight convicts who have been imprisoned,” Dede said Dede said he was persuaded to make false statements to the police by a co-worker at a car wash outlet in Cirebon and Rudiana met with Rudiana at a police station in Cirebon where he was asked to testify that he saw a group of people “carrying bamboo and throwing stones” while chasing Rizky and Vina on the night of their deaths “It was Aep and Rudiana who asked me to become a witness in the case; perhaps they had discussed it between them before talking to me Rudiana when I met him [at the police station],” Dede told podcast host Dedi Mulyadi a prominent West Java figure and former regent He said he obeyed Rudiana’s instructions out of fear Dede added that he was curious and asked Aep why they had to follow the “scenario” presented by Rudiana Aep told him to care less about the suspects because they had bullied him in the past Dede also said he took no payment from Rudiana to make the false statements Realizing that his latest statement could change the course of the now-famous “murder case,” Dedi asked Dede if he was lying again this time “I told you the truth that I was guided [to make false statements] and I’m willing to testify again before the Bareskrim [the criminal investigation unit of the National Police],” Dede replied He also urged Aep to come out and tell the truth Rudiana was a low-ranking officer assigned to the narcotics unit of the Cirebon police when his son died He has been criticized for overstepping his authority by getting involved in the homicide unit and causing bias in the police investigation into his son and Vina’s deaths The seven convicts serving prison time include Jaya has been released from prison for good behavior after serving half of his eight-year sentence Najla Nur Fauziyah Petir Garda Bhwana TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cirebon Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded at least 4,269 houses flooded due to the extreme downpours that hit several areas in the region since Saturday Over 16,310 people or 5,443 households were affected by the flood and Communication Center at the National Disaster Management Agency said the flooding was caused by overflows of several major rivers in the regions "(The flood) was triggered by heavy rainfall which lasted for quite a long time," said Abdul in a written statement on Sunday The flood in Cirebon inundated houses up to 30 to 40 centimeters high and submerged 15 hectares of rice fields and Geophysics Agency or BMKG forecasted heavy rain for the next few days Abdul said BPBD has coordinated with relevant institutions to assess the impact of flooding in the region and delivered aid to affected residents.  "The mitigation efforts are handled by a joint team of BPBD Abdul said the team supplied thousands of the evacuated residents with ready-to-made food as those were the most urgent.  The latest information on Sunday night revealed the flood had not subsided completely "BNPB (the national disaster agency) urges residents who live near the flood-risked rivers to evacuate to safer places as soon as possible,” Abdul concluded. 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TEKS › English›How to uncover the Vina.. Iklan How to uncover the Vina Cirebon murder case the Vina murder case in Cirebon is still not resolved Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/ABDULLAH FIKRI ASHRIA police line is installed in front of Gang Bakti 1 The murder of Vina and her lover the death of this 16 year old student still raises questions how do you uncover this case amidst changing information Rizky's father who is also a member of the Cirebon City Police Drug Investigation Unit at the time reported that his son was a victim of murder the police finally arrested eight perpetrators and brought them to trial Also read: Will Pegi Setiawan, Suspect in Vina's Murder in Cirebon, Be Free? The police also declared three people as wanted placing them on the list of wanted individuals (DPO) The arrest was only about two weeks after the screening of the film Vina: Before 7 Days which went viral on social media and mass media the police removed the status of two other DPOs because they were considered fictitious based on the statements of the convicts A group of residents held a flower-laying event at the Talun Overpass The event was a form of concern over the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky They urged the police to quickly resolve the case that occurred eight years ago but also several witnesses have changed their statements retracted his testimony related to the chronology of the case when testifying at the Cirebon District Court in 2017 The retraction was conveyed by Yudia Alamsyach "The league has already revealed the points that have been revoked and not revoked especially regarding the supposed chasing and throwing those things didn't happen," he said on Wednesday (5/6/2024) The league has also conveyed this to the West Java Police investigators one day prior shows a photo of her sister at her home in Cirebon city The perpetrator then took the two of them to an empty land in front of SMPN 11 Cirebon City the perpetrator tortured the victim to death a number of perpetrators raped Vina before taking the victim to the bridge again the League is suspected of being under pressure when giving their testimony they have not yet been able to identify who directed the League to provide a statement that there was an incident of throwing and chasing the victim the League didn't want to sign the examination record Criminologist from Bandung Islamic University, Nandang Sambas assessed that the emergence of new witnesses and information was a challenge in uncovering Vina's case witness Aep stated that he saw the two victims being thrown the presence of witnesses and new information shows that there were problems during the initial handling of this case "I see that there is recklessness in this case," he said this Law Professor from Unisba suggests that the police review this case from the beginning there are obstacles such as changes in the condition of the crime scene and the memory of the witnesses This is because the incident happened eight years ago there should be a team that can handle this impartially moving the case to the national police headquarters and involving people to investigate it it's no longer confusing and going back and forth," said Nandang They proposed that the National Human Rights Commission and the Judicial Commission be part of the team Prosecutors and judges who previously handled this case "There is indeed a principle of respecting the judge's decision Portrait of the murder location of Vina and Muhammad Rizky in Gang Bakti 1 This area was the scene of Vina and Rizky's murder on August 27 2016 Vina's murder case has permanent legal force or inkracht if there is new evidence that shows there was a mistake the attorney can submit a PK (judicial review)," he said stated that handling Vina's case had followed the applicable procedures His office continues to delve into the testimony of witnesses and using scientific methods or scientific crime investigation "If the public gets information regarding other suspects in the Vina (and) Rizky murder case they can inform the police with evidence," he said Also read: Vina Murder Case in Cirebon: Film, Possession, and Violence Against Women Water is one essential element for humanity We can only survive without water for up to three days whereas we can last without food for up to seven days The fact that 70% of the earth is covered by water serves as a concrete hint that we can never be able to be separated from water and will never be able to and bathe-wash-relieve ourselves (abbreviated locally as MCK) Agricultural production also depends on irrigation what would happen if sources of water that sustained all life no longer existed What would it be if instead of preserving water sources It would indirectly guarantee the end of the locals’ lives The people there are facing a water crisis as a result of the chalk mining industry which did not happen recently but rather has gone on for four decades The sound of splashes coming from river streams during hot summer has now become a distant memory that appears to be difficult to realize water only flowed for three hours every day which was certainly not enough to meet the locals’ exceedingly demanding domestic needs Cikeusal Village consists of four sub-villages Cikeusal is a village that resides in the middle of the Kromong Mountains that stretches along Southern Cirebon These rocky mountains stand high and store the largest karst reserves in Indonesia the people thought that these resources were a blessing They made use of the chalk to fulfill their livelihood Sutrisno (2007) mentioned that people’s mining They transported natural stones and chalk by sugar cane train to furnaces or natural stone factories that spread across the Palimanan and Gempol Sub-districts told me that people’s mining was a dominant livelihood in the 1980s Hisyam had been mining since he was a teenager in one of the Kromong Mountains He was paid 30 thousand rupiah for every pickup truck’s load Hisyam could earn up to 90 thousand rupiahs at maximum—which was considered a big amount then he and other Cikeusal locals mined only as a means of subsistence to sustain their lives when PT Indocement Tridaya Manunggal factory (hereinafter referred to as Indocement) started operating Indocement obtained a land concession as wide as 480 hectares The locals only received a 21-hectare leftover land outside of the concession area This minuscule area only offered small resources of chalk that ran out after several years of extraction and I even went to Jakarta to look for a job.” Indocement also became a sign of a new round of capital expansion that proceeded to marginalize the people They were forcibly displaced and kept away from the source of life Curi Mountain which had been extracted since 1985 could not sustain the demand of the cement industry capitalism will always look for new lands to extract until the lowest point is reached They started expanding to the people’s settlement areas the people of Pesantren Sub-village became the first victim Pesantren Sub-village was located exceedingly close to a mining area She said to me that the people then were pressured to the point of having no choice but to move out from the sub-villages where they were born She also added that the money promised by Indocement has not been fully compensated to those displaced the people of Pesantren Sub-village had three springs in the area Displacement continued to damage these water sources and some of them have completely disappeared what was left was only tread marks filled with white chalk dust that were left by disposal trucks and excavators They have now disappeared,” Arsyadi said while pointing at the ground that became tracks for mining contraptions “The same goes for the spring underneath those trees whose bed remains receded People then used to bathe in that spring,” he added as though the memory of rushing water was still fresh in his mind Water springs should have been the right of all citizens The water sources should have been preserved and collectively owned so that they could be utilized for collective interests instead of being privatized or eroded slowly Indocement only thought of springs as something that could be bought which also rang true for the people’s lands that were exchanged for money This is the story of how capitalism operates in an area Capitalism merely perceives lands as commodities Accumulation must continue to run so that capital can continue to move and rise capitalism must find new resources to extract one of which includes the privatization of what is owned by the public that eliminates public ownership Harvey (2017) referred to this as accumulation by dispossession The grant of land concession worth 480 hectares to Indocement that marginalized people’s mining and displaced Pesantren Sub-village became one manifestation of accumulation by dispossession This is continued to be done in order to churn profits This exhibits how primitive accumulation not only happens in the early stage of capitalism but also continues to grow Water has a special place in the minds of Cikeusal Village locals They themselves witnessed how rivers slowly receded and water springs that served as headwater for river streams dried and disappeared completely off the land People now are facing a prolonged water crisis Ruminah told us that there are now two remaining springs—which are Cikadoya and Cihanuet springs—in contrast to the previously existing six When I came to the Cikadoya spring which was 1.5 kilometers away from the settlement area Water was directed using pipes to a large reservoir located not from the village hall The water was then distributed to eight small reservoirs in every neighborhood There was a total of eight 1-inch pipes that were alternately directed to eight small reservoirs for three hours per neighborhood every day one neighborhood with one small reservoir received its allotment of water flow only for three hours those two water sources are not enough to meet the people’s daily water needs Water flowing only for three hours is not enough to meet villagers’ domestic needs Several people even bought water from the Palimanan Sub-district at 70 thousand rupiahs per cubic meter This price was considered beyond affordable Those who could not afford water from other sources had to work hard to meet their needs with their weak-flowing spring told us about how terrible the water crisis that impacted Cikeusal was given that they used to have an abundant and easily accessible spring The dry season was an indicator of drought The already little water there continued to decline women carrying buckets and fuel containers would be seen queuing up for water at the reservoir This is a real impact caused to the environment by Indocement,” he said the destruction of springs that worsened every year became a price to be paid as a result of the mining industry’s capital expansion process and excessive extractive operations without accounting for the long-term effects that would entail This phenomenon indicates a crack in the metabolic relationship between nature and humanity created through the process of production and consumption Foster (2000) referred to this process as a “metabolic rift,” a metabolic process between nature and humanity that has been disrupted due to the exploitation of natural resources without regard to ecological equilibrium There have been no concrete efforts made by Indocement to compensate for all of these Indocement made a promise to conserve the mining areas that it no longer uses it is not possible to repair ecological crises with money The constricting crisis has forced the people to preserve the remaining springs to their capacity It is possible that those two water sources will become the next target for Indocement’s expansion The locals then elected an individual to maintain and ensure that the remaining water would completely flow to the houses The people referred to him as “the mayor of water.” The position is currently occupied by Misnan The mayor is the most responsible person in the water distribution in Cikeusal the mayor of the village block has to move the pipe stream in the main reservoir to eight different pipes owned by the eight neighborhoods It is demanded of him to treat everyone fairly It is not uncommon that conflicts between the locals arise due to the unfair distribution that only benefits certain neighborhoods Whenever a problem happens in the spring upstream requiring him to walk as far as three kilometers including climbing the Suminta Mountain Clogged water or disconnected pipes frequently happen I would also find it difficult without a local guide The mayor is a small part of the complex social relationship between Cikeusal locals and water which was formed by the efforts to preserve water which continues to erode and disappear as a result of the extractive industry Instead of perceiving water resources as a subject to further exploitation I recognize the mayor as a representation of the complex relation that Liao and Schmidt (2023) referred to as the hydro-social cycle water is not an inanimate object that deserves no place in social relations it has its own space that shapes a social cycle within society a local whose house we lived in for a week in Cikeusal said the three-hour period of water flowing each day was precious at least for sustaining life for the next day The mayor is not a social status but rather a moral obligation he told me that he was paid 300 thousand rupiahs per month for this is a form of worship to help the people Water must not be allowed to be monopolized by select parties Water resources must always be utilized for the interest of all citizens this is in line with United Nations Resolution No 64/292 recognizes water as a vital part of human life and recognizing the non-negotiable universal right to water The recognition of the right to water as an integral part of human rights is found in General Comment No 15 (2002) addressing the right to water published by the Committee on Economic the right to water has already been recognized universally by this country even more so since ICESCR has ratified it through Indonesian Government Law Number 11 of 2005 on ICESCR Legalization it is mandated of the country to actively engage in the fulfillment of the citizens’ rights to water The portraits taken in Cikeusal provide a visual of the unfulfillment of the rights of the people in villages Instead of recognizing those rights and actively engaging in fulfilling them the government let the mining industry operate for five decades This act can be acknowledged as a neoliberalism practice that diminishes the roles of countries in fulfilling their citizens’ rights Moyn (2014) mentioned that the neoliberal economic structure indeed forces the country to ignore its commitment to fulfill the citizens' rights as recognized in ICESCR we can see how such rights are lost in the face of capitalism Everything is marginalized in order to move the circuit of capital that benefits select parties Field data includes the interview taken during the “Ecological Research School” event hosted by Salam Institute from 20 to 31 July 2024 disseminated to the public on 24 November 2024 Muhammad Nabil Gunawan is a student of Semarang State University (Unnes) Political Science Department and an activist of Amnesty International Chapter Unnes Cirebon. A total of 1,126 employees who were laid off by footwear company Yihong Novatex Indonesia in Cirebon a Manpower Ministry official said on Friday which operates in the textile and footwear industry is reported to have resumed operations after suspension due to labor strikes last month the ministry's Director General of Industrial Relations and Social Security said Yihong Novatex Indonesia has already re-employed 200 of the laid-off workers all of them will be rehired,” she was quoted by Antara as saying Yihong Novatex is known to be a Chinese company that established a factory in Indonesia for export production needs since 2023 Yihong Novatex's management terminated 1,126 workers the company settled the wages of the affected employees They were also given severance pay and holiday allowances The company claimed that the decision was made due to a strike carried out by the workers which significantly impacted factory operations the budget efficiency policy issued by the government clients to reduce their orders itb.ac.id - The Geophysics Engineering Program and BSO HIMA TG "TERRA" ITB conducted a community service activity in Cupang Village The aim of this activity was to analyze groundwater potential using geoelectric survey methods specifically Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) to make a positive contribution to the village community The initiative was sparked by Cupang Village's openness to collaborate with ITB's Geophysics Engineering Department The village sought the results of this geoelectric survey to support a proposal to the Public Works and Housing Office (Dinas PUPR) but the water produced only lasted for 2-3 days highlighting the need for a more in-depth analysis of groundwater potential consisting of lecturers and Geophysics Engineering students The student team included Rayhan Adri Fulvian Each team member played a specific role in ensuring the successful operation of data acquisition in the field on August 3-4 The VES method used in this survey aims to determine soil resistivity which can help identify the presence and potential of groundwater in the area Pre-implementation began with the team discussing field preparations the team held discussions with residents and collected 82 data points from the first location between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM The second day continued with data acquisition at other points despite facing challenges such as dense surface conditions and steep terrain the team gathered data from two points with the farthest stretch covering approximately 500 meters which will be processed for groundwater potential modeling “This activity provides an opportunity for ITB Cirebon Campus to benefit the community by offering services and recommendations regarding the village's water potential with hopes of further developing these resources in the future,” said Dr this activity is expected to offer noticeable solutions for clean water needs in Cupang Village and provide students with hands-on learning opportunities allowing them to understand the challenges in managing water resources 2021)Translator: Anggi Nurdiani (Management 2024)Editor: Hanifa Juliana (Urban and Regional Planning Yolanda Agne TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Floods have wreaked havoc across several regions in Indonesia forcing residents to evacuate and disrupting transportation two train trips were canceled due to flooding that submerged the railway tracks at KM 32+5/7 precisely between Gubug Station and Karangjati Station The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions until January 23 Here are some of the areas affected by recent floods: The Bandar Lampung City Government has declared a state of emergency due to widespread flooding Seventeen locations across nine sub-districts have been impacted the Bandar Lampung City Government issued an Emergency Decree (SK) we propose an emergency status declaration from the Central Government,” said Bandar Lampung City Secretary Iwan Gunawan on Wednesday affected 2,430 residents in five sub-districts Acting Cirebon Regent Wahyu Mijaya attributed the flooding to heavy rainfall that overwhelmed several local rivers He reported that approximately 90 residents were forced to seek shelter in two designated safe locations Floods and landslides struck several areas in Kendal Regency These events tragically resulted in one fatality and displaced 264 residents and Communication Center of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that landslides occurred not only in Sukorojo District but also in Boja and 25 people were affected,” Muhari stated in a text message on Wednesday led to the cancellation of two train trips The railway tracks at KM 32+5/7 between Gubug Station and Karangjati Station were submerged by floodwaters Public Relations Manager of PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) or KAI Operational Area 4 Semarang stated that passengers affected by the cancellations could receive a full refund for their tickets “Customers can cancel their tickets at the station and they will receive a 100% refund,” Franoto said on Tuesday Floods submerged the Dinar Indah Housing Complex in Meteseh Village The floodwaters submerged the settlement to a depth of nearly one meter around 80 centimeters,” reported Catur Head of Neighborhood Community (RW) 26 in the Dinar Indah Housing Complex He mentioned that residents whose homes were affected sought refuge in the RW Hall and the local mosque Endro P. Martanto, Head of the Semarang Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) attributed the flooding to overflowing river water This was not the first time the Dinar Indah Housing Complex had been affected by flooding Jamal Abdun Nashr contributed to the writing of this article Editor’s Choice: Batang Flood Damages Houses and Six Bridges, 500 Residents Displaced Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News TNI Asserts No Protection for Soldiers Involved in Lampung Police Shooting Amnesty: TNI-Linked Killing of Lampung Cops Highlights Risks of Military's Role in Civil Affairs four local community organizations and NGOs submitted a request letter to the Ministry of Finance and JBIC demanding that they immediately suspend the loans for the project and take measures for mandatory prepayment of loans that have been provided for the project to date the local communities say that it is “an intolerable injustice that the serious damage to livelihoods and health faced by the local community have been caused by Cirebon 2 or corruption-ridden and dirty projects with huge profits for big companies and local politicians.” Three mega banks (SMBC and Mizuho) are also co-financing the project In light of the fact that the Japanese public and private sectors are deeply involved in this project and that it has been unjustly pushed through with bribery as well all Japanese parties are required to take immediate and appropriate action and be accountable for their actions The first and second court verdicts describe in detail the fact that a payment of 7.02 billion rupiah (approximately 63.6 million yen) was provided to the former regent by Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co the contractor for the construction work of the project there is mention of a request from two senior management of the project company to the former regent for the speedy issuance of a permit and the settling of demonstrations by residents as well as the handover of 1 billion rupiah  to the former regent Based on the  “Recommendation of the Council on Bribery and Officially Supported Export Credits” (OECD Bribery Recommendation), JBIC has disclosed its “Anti-Bribery Policy” which states that it will take appropriate actions such as “suspension or cancellation of the unutilized portion of loans” and “mandatory prepayment” in case that “bribery has been involved.” Taking seriously the fact that the former senior managements of the project company JBIC must take prompt and appropriate measures regarding the public finance it provided for the project that was unjustly pushed through and fulfill its accountability as a public institution to the public Below is the full text of the request letter from the local community organizations and NGOs in Indonesia to the Ministry of Finance and JBIC >PDF is available here Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) With respect to the Cirebon Coal-Fired Power Plant Project – Expansion Plan (Unit 2 1,000 MW) (hereinafter “Cirebon 2") in West Java for which the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has been disbursing the loans since November 14 we have confirmed that the conviction of the former Cirebon regent was confirmed which has continued to provide public finance for the unjustly proceeded Cirebon 2 promptly take measures to suspend your loan disbursement and to enforce mandatory prepayment of loans that you have disbursed to Cirebon 2 in accordance with the “Recommendation of the Council on Bribery and Officially Supported Export Credits” (hereinafter “OECD Bribery Recommendation")[3] and JBIC’s “Anti-Bribery Policy” [4] Bribery allegations related to the Cirebon 2 have been raised since 2019 the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) indicted the former Cirebon regent in relation to a series of bribery and money laundering and the former Cirebon regent was convicted in the first verdict dated August 18 2023 and the second verdict on appeal dated October 17 including the bribery case related to Cirebon 2 Although KPK and the defendant respectively filed appeals thereafter it has been revealed that the Supreme Court made a decision on April 3 the decision of the Court of Appeals is now valid the Court of Appeals’ verdict generally included the following information about the bribery cases related to Cirebon 2 (positions of the persons indicated are of that of the time of the cases); the former Cirebon regent and a former senior official of Hyundai had already been identified as suspects by the KPK in 2019 and the  above-mentioned two former senior managements of CEPR had also been banned from traveling outside Indonesia it is an extremely crucial fact that the court decision mentions that the bribery in connection with Cirebon 2 was definitely committed and that not only Hyundai but also former senior managements of CEPR were also involved in the said bribery.  We have consistently demanded that JBIC stop the disbursement of the loan and the likes The main reason for such a request is the impact on the life when the construction of the Cirebon Coal-Fired Power Plant Project- Unit 1 (660 MW) (hereinafter “Cirebon 1") began coastal livelihoods such as small-scale fisheries and salt pans have been severely affected and the local people have been forced to live in hardship The concrete explanations for those damages are provided in the residents’ objection letter concerning Cirebon 1 (November 2016) [5] and the objection letter concerning Cirebon 2 (May 2017) [6] which pointed out violations of the “JBIC Guidelines for Confirmation of Environmental and Social Considerations.” It is an intolerable injustice that the serious damage to livelihoods and health faced by the local community have been caused by Cirebon 2 or corruption-ridden and dirty projects with huge profits for big companies and local politicians many issues have been pointed out that cannot be overlooked such as violation of the Cirebon Regency Spatial Plan and the improper issuance of environmental permits; human rights violations such as harassment and intimidation against residents who express opposition and concerns; and retrogression against climate change measures the necessity of the Cirebon 2 project in the Java-Bali power grid which is expected to have a reserve margin of 40-60% (from 2021 to 2030) [7] The Japanese government and JBIC must take responsibility for continuously providing public finance for the unjust and unnecessary Cirebon 2 project by promptly suspending the loan disbursement and enforcing mandatory prepayment of loans for Cirebon 2 project And it must also fulfill its accountability as a public institution with regard to what measures JBIC is planning to take/ has taken in response to the confirmed conviction in the bribery case related to Cirebon 2 We reiterate our strong demand that the Japanese government and JBIC take immediate and appropriate actions Signatories:Rapel (Rakyat Penyelamat Lingkungan)KARBON (KOALISI RAKYAT BERSIHKAN CIREBON)WALHI West JavaWahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)Mr Contact:WALHI West JavaAddress: Jalan Simphoni No IndonesiaTEL: +62 22 63175011Email: walhijabar@gmail.com Footnotes:[1] https://www.jbic.go.jp/en/information/press/press-2017/1114-58532.html [2] https://sipp.pn-bandung.go.id/  (Case Number: 49/Pid.Sus-TPK/2023/PN Bdg) (Cassation Decision Number:  2605 K/Pid.Sus/2024) [3] https://one.oecd.org/document/TAD/ECG(2019)2/En/pdf　The OECD Bribery Recommendation　recommends as “Post-final commitment” that “Take appropriate action consistent with their national laws and without causing prejudice to the rights of any parties not responsible for bribery one of the parties involved is convicted of violation of laws against bribery or found as part of a publicly-available arbitral award to have engaged in bribery.” [4] https://www.jbic.go.jp/en/support-menu/export/prevention.html [5] https://www.foejapan.org/en/aid/161110.html [6] https://www.foejapan.org/en/aid/170524.html [7] https://ieefa.org/resources/indonesia-wants-go-greener-pln-stuck-excess-capacity-coal-fired-power-plants The Board of Audit of Japan must investigate the Japan Bank for International Cooperation for their financing of projects involving corruption Position Paper on the Application of the Energy Transition Mechanism for Cirebon Coal-Fired Power Plant Unit 1 in Indonesia:  We firmly reject the mechanism for the sake of huge greenwashing by major corporations, not for the sake of the climate, environment, and local communities NGOs’ Comments to the Japanese NCP’s Final Statement on “Cirebon Coal-fired Power Plant Project- Unit 2” (Cirebon 2) in Indonesia PETITION: Immediately Stop Prolonging the Life of Fossil Fuels and Destroying the Environment and Livelihoods in Indonesia – Meaningful Participation of Local Communities and Civil Society in Just and Equitable Energy Transition Bribery of Project Owner Revealed at Cirebon Coal Plant Unit 2 in Indonesia – Request Submitted to MoF and JBIC for Prompt Suspension of Public Support Indonesian residents and NGOs visit Japan to request: Japanese government and banks must stop financing Cirebon coal-fired power plant Unit 2 and take responsible action for early retirement of Unit 1! WordPress Luxeritas Theme is provided by "Thought is free" The 2022 G20 Summit marked a turning point for Indonesia’s energy transition with the signing of an agreement to explore the early retirement of Cirebon-1 coal-fired power plant The 660-megawatt Cirebon-1 is historic for being the first coal-fired power plant in Indonesia owned by an independent power producer The agreement signing was therefore celebrated on a global stage as it signalled Indonesia’s first decisive move towards phasing out its reliance on coal A year later at COP28, a follow-up agreement was signed in which the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and state-owned electricity company PLN conditionally committed to shortening the power purchase agreement of Cirebon-1 terminating its electricity supply by December 2035 six-and-a-half years ahead of its original closure month of July 2042 However, the next step to finalise this transaction, initially set to be realised by mid-2024, has faced delays With the UK recently shutting down its last coal-fired power plant and hopes to build on climate negotiations globally the momentum and urgency to demonstrate real progress is clear This highlights the need to address ongoing technical financial and legal challenges that have formed a stumbling block in finalising the transaction As Cirebon-1 feeds into a transmission grid controlled by PLN its retirement will have implications on the grid stability PLN is bound by a requirement for the grid to preserve 30% reserve margin – a safety buffer that helps absorb demand changes PLN is expected to add various renewable energy sources into the grid to replace power lost from Cirebon-1’s closure and invest in energy storage and smart grid technology to ensure smooth integration without blackouts or disruptions Indonesia can’t afford to let this momentum slip as its reputation and economic competitiveness are at stake However, given Indonesia’s energy transition targets investing in energy storage and smart grid technology is something PLN needs to do irrespective of Cirebon-1’s closure The closure serves as a catalyst for the much-needed system upgrades which brings us to financing as the second key aspect Cirebon-1’s early retirement uses a refinancing model where ADB pre-pays existing creditors and becomes the new lender at a lower interest rate and shorter tenor This is a common business-to-business refinancing scheme with the added innovation that debtor must agree to shutting down operations after debt repayment and return on investment The refinancing package to retire Cirebon-1 is estimated at US$230-300 million including a portion for shareholders’ loss of future dividends have placed significant investments in grid optimisation This is where Indonesia ETM Country Platform should serve its purpose as a blended finance mechanism to mobilise various public and private international and domestic financing sources It needs to prove that it can accelerate a just and affordable energy transition including key infrastructure investments needed to achieve it One of the regulatory issues pertains to whether the US$1.3 billion systems cost can be classified as “allowable costs” under Presidential Regulation 112/2022 Recognising these costs as strategic investments and therefore “allowable” would alleviate pressure on PLN and ensure that it will not be viewed as state loss and Ministry of State-owned Enterprises should issue written instruction for PLN to proceed with the investment given its national priority MEMR should also establish an Early Retirement Roadmap to formalise the process while PLN should integrate early retirement into its Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) ensuring the inclusion of Cirebon-1 closure into a broader national strategy This includes incorporating force majeure clauses to address unforeseen circumstances acknowledging contractual social obligations upskilling and reskilling of the plant’s workers and the socioeconomic impacts on the surrounding community Promptly addressing these key issues will be vital to charting financially sustainable path forward for Cirebon-1’s early retirement and citizens must hold the government accountable to ensure Cirebon-1’s early retirement becomes a reality – shifting from ambitious rhetoric to concrete action The Interpreter features in-depth analysis & expert commentary on the latest international events, published daily by the Lowy Institute You do not have access to www.researchgate.net The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site Cari English Is it true that the victims of the Vina case were wrongly arrested? TEKS › English›Is it true that the victims of.. Iklan Is it true that the victims of the Vina case were wrongly arrested Eight convicts in the Vina murder case in Cirebon are suspected to have been victims of wrongful arrest Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original Jaka (left) and Saka Tatal being interviewed in Cirebon Saka is one of the eight convicts in the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky in Cirebon in 2016 Murder case Vina and Muhammad Rizky various questions still surround this case is it true that the convicts were victims of wrongful arrest Saka Tatal (23) sat contemplating on the terrace of his house in Karyamulya Village Occasionally he smokes cigarettes while playing games on his device his eyes wandered to the ceiling of his house which was leaking on several sides A notice is stuck to the peeling painted wall in front of his residence The paper states that anyone who wants to interview Saka must go through his legal representative The aim is to ensure the safety of Saka and his family But when he meets the police or unfamiliar people his brother still experiences trauma when remembering what he went through during his eight-year imprisonment Also read: How does Cirebon's Generation Z view the Vina murder case? Saka is one of the eight convicts in the case of the murder of Vina and Rizky The court sentenced Saka to eight years in prison this school dropout child was finally released in 2020 the other seven convicts are still serving life imprisonment sentences The police also stated that there are three fugitive perpetrators listed as wanted persons (DPO) in this case The arrest was only about two weeks after the appearance of the film Vina: Before 7 Hari which attracted public attention The status of two other DPOs has been revoked due to fictitious figures based on the statements of a number of witnesses Jaka believes that his younger brother is the victim of wrongful arrest in the Vina case Saka and his friend went to a repair shop in Ciperna The children stopped because they thought there was a police raid Rudiana was a member of the Narcotics Unit of the Cirebon City Police Rizky's father was the one who arrested eight suspects The police arrested them in front of SMPN 11 Kota Cirebon on August 31 I had finished filling Eka Sandi's motorbike with petrol He asked (his motorbike) to be taken to SMPN 11 I arrived because I wanted to give the motorbike There's no explanation as to what I did wrong Jaka (left) and Saka Tatal when interviewed in Cirebon City The police escorted them to a room at the Cirebon Kota Police Station Saka saw that there were seven young people The Perumnas resident had been arrested the day before in a sharp weapons case They were forced to admit to being the perpetrators of Vina and Rizky's murder finally surrendered because he could not stand the torture he himself doesn't know what happened," said Saka Also read: The story of a witness in the Vina Cirebon case, from fear to becoming famous Sudirman also mentioned a number of suspects If these brothers were close or knew Sudirman it would be like they could be called too (his name) admitted that his younger brother had mental limitations That's why I also feel abused by my little sister digituin My little brother plays every day at home and at the mosque Tatal's legal representative who also accompanied Sudirman stated that they have reported the alleged police violence to the Internal Affairs Division of the West Java Police and the National Commission on Human Rights they have also filed a complaint with the Judicial Commission regarding the alleged ethical code violation by the judge in Vina's case His party has also filed an appeal against the verdict that sentenced Saka to 8 years in prison Saka and other convicts remained in prison also believe that Hadi is innocent in the Vina case was at the local RT chairman's house during the incident the police still arrested him and brought him to court his family worked hard to take care of him Even two houses owned by the Hadi family were sold "The money is for back and forth fares (to Bandung and Jakarta)," said Wulan the Hadi family lives in a house that has not yet been completed his older sibling even failed to get married because of this case “Everything has been prepared (for the wedding) "The hope is that Hadi will be released," he said and Eko also insist that they are not guilty They stayed overnight at the house of the RT chairman Statements from several witnesses corroborate this Pasren did not admit that the convicts stayed at his place the Chairman of the Indonesian Advocates Association (Peradi) nine people stated that the convicts spent the night there during the incident Also read: How to uncover the Vina Cirebon murder case? The agency is ready to provide legal assistance to the five convicts and four witnesses to shed light on the Vina case This assistance is also the result of communication with Dedi Mulyadi a politician and Youtuber who has been investigating the Vina case Otto stated that the convicted individuals were indeed proven guilty according to the court his team will still file an appeal to reveal the actual facts it is not logical and reasonable," he said as quoted from the DPN Peradi Youtube account namely allegations of forced statements from witnesses and convicts during the making of the police report The court's decision to declare Dani and Andi as DPO has now been revoked by the police several witnesses also withdrew their statements in 2016 withdrew his testimony about the throwing and chasing by the perpetrator towards the victim before the murder occurred Liga also admitted to being under pressure during the making of the examination report (BAP) there is already an indication of conditioning the League did not want to sign the BAP (agreement) There are indications of witness statement conditioning evident from the testimony of Aep and Dede Both saw the throwing and chasing of the perpetrator against the victim Aep's location was tens of meters away from the place of throwing Aep and Dede did not attend the court hearing their testimonies were used as part of the chronology of the event it was mentioned that the convicts and three fugitives (Pegi and Andi) chased the victim and took them to an empty land in front of SMPN 11 Cirebon the victim was tortured until he was helpless the perpetrator took the two victims to the Talun Flyover with the aim of fabricating the case as a single accident a number of parties also doubted Aep's statement "Residents once raided Aep because he took women to his place "The people who reported it were Eko and Hadi," said Samsuri Another oddity is the difference between Rudiana's BAP and the victim's post-mortem results Rudiana said the perpetrator stabbed and slashed the victim with a samurai the post-mortem did not reveal any sharp weapon injuries The victim's body suffered blunt trauma injuries Also read: 68 Witnesses Examined, Vina Cirebon Case Files Completed Next Week Various irregularities in the Vina case have convinced the convicted lawyer that his client is innocent who is now a suspect in this planned murder and several witnesses confirm that Pegi is not the culprit the construction worker was working in Bandung Pegi also does not match the characteristics of the wanted suspect released by the police Pegi's last place of residence is mentioned to be in Banjarwangunan Village his house is actually located in Kepongpongan Village not far from the houses of the convicted felons Witnesses who were with the convicts also stated that Pegi did not stay overnight at the neighborhood head's home "Is the naming of Pegi as a suspect already strong Or could the witness statement claiming Pegi as one of the DPOs actually refer to a different Pegi (Setiawan) like the deletion of two DPOs?" said Sugianti Iriani shows a photo of her sister at her house on Jalan Captain Samadikun has confirmed that the handling of the Vina case has followed the proper procedures The same goes for the identification of the culprit and the suspect eight convicts have already been tried in court I think it doesn't need to be questioned anymore "There were no wrong arrests," said Surawan Criminologist from Islamic University of Bandung (Unisba) stated that the court's decision regarding the eight convicts is legally binding this does not mean that the decision cannot be challenged Especially since there are several anomalies in this case This Law Professor at Unisba suggests the need for an impartial team In addition to the National Police Headquarters and the Prosecutorial Commission are also needed and judges who handled Vina's case at the time also need to be examined there is a principle to respect the judge's decision but why not examine it to obtain the truth?" he said the public is waiting for clarity in Vina's case Only time will tell if the eight convicted and accused individuals Also read: Says it is not related to Vina's murder in Cirebon, Pegi's mother refuses psychological tests Cari English Police check Vina's murder scene in Cirebon, Pegi's lawyer is disappointed TEKS › English›Police check Vina's murder.. Iklan Police check Vina's murder scene in Cirebon Pegi's lawyer is disappointed Police check the scene of Vina's murder Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original CIREBON, KOMPAS — Police checked the crime scene or crime scene murder of Vina and Muhammad Rizky was disappointed by the activity because he did not receive notification The crime scene investigation began at 7:50 PM on Gang Bakti 1 The activity was witnessed by hundreds of residents who stood on the side of the road They crowded the area and raced to take pictures with their mobile cameras The police also tried to guard the route so that residents did not approach the crime scene Police also temporarily closed the road to the location officers put up a police line in front of Gang Bakti 1 Vina and Rizky were assaulted by the perpetrator Also read: Fellow construction workers believe Pegi did not kill Vina Several police officers seen include the Chief of Criminal Investigation Unit of Cirebon City Police There was a minibus escorted by a police car it is not clear who was inside the minibus the police moved to Talun Flyover Bridge which is about 300 meters from the starting point the police closed one lane leading to Sumber They also drew a picture with white and red paint The picture resembles a male and female figure the police had not made any statement regarding the matter the inspection is suspected to be related to the high-profile case of Vina and Rizky's murder eight years ago the two students became victims of the perpetrator's murder The police have arrested eight perpetrators and processed them through the court system Seven perpetrators have been sentenced to life imprisonment The other individual was sentenced to 8 years in prison and has since been released The police have also designated three individuals The police have arrested and charged Pegi as a suspect in the murder and rape of Vina Pegi has also been detained in the detention center of West Java Regional Police the General Crime Investigation Directorate of West Java Regional Police has removed two other fugitive statuses besides Pegi is unaware of any crime scene investigation He also did not receive notification whether Pegi was present or not whether it is a pre-investigation or reconstruction we are disappointed because we were not informed were not given any information about it," he said demonstrate transparent and honest legal processes He is concerned that if Pegi attends the event without being accompanied by a lawyer his client may be asked to do scenes that he did not do Toni also admitted that he has not received any letter or information about the reconstruction He urged the police to remain transparent in the activity show transparent and honest legal processes," said Toni His team also believes that Pegi did not commit the murder of Vina due to lack of strong evidence was also in Bandung at the time of the murder incident Head of Public Relations of the West Java Regional Police throwing stones at and hitting Vina and Rizki Pegi also ran away to Bandung and changed his identity to Robi Irawan Jules added that Pegi was the mastermind behind the murder of the two victims and raping Vina Also read: Vina's Murder: Film, Possession, and Violence against Women former Minister of Trade of Indonesia (2016-2019) and Executive Chairman of B-Universe is actively advocating for the preservation and development of the rattan craft industry in Cirebon Cirebon Regency in West Java is renowned as a major center for the rattan furniture industry catering to both domestic and international markets During his visit to a rattan craftsmen and processing industry exhibition at a hotel in Cirebon Enggar emphasized the importance of maintaining and expanding this traditional industry The rattan craft industry faced challenges when artisans were asked to stop exporting raw rattan a ban stipulated in Minister of Trade Regulation No 22 of 2023 regarding Prohibited Export Goods the government previously stated that local needs must be met first," Enggar said on Saturday Enggar noted that rattan products from Cirebon are highly sought after in the international market "Foreign countries love natural materials We are faced with the alternative of synthetic rattan there is a strong preference for natural rattan leading to high international demand," he explained Enggar emphasized that comfort is a key aspect that must be maintained in rattan products "Innovation in design should not be neglected as there are many developments and attractive forms for contemporary consumers," he said Enggar also highlighted that design evolution should consider user age Futuristic designs may not be suitable for older users certain heights may not be appealing to older people design trends must be aligned with market needs I hope the rattan industry remains vibrant and continues to grow," he added mentioned that her company is focused on developing the rattan industry Tukulokal aims to raise awareness about rattan among the public and Cirebon is the primary source because many artisans are based here with raw materials from Sulawesi and Sumatra," Stefani said Tukulokal stands out due to its ability to customize designs according to customer preferences making its products unique compared to others on the market and anyone interested in collaborating with us," she concluded The key suspect in the murder of a Cirebon couple was not allowed to speak during a police news conference on Sunday following his recent arrest after nearly eight years on the run was presented to the media at the West Java Police headquarters in Bandung He is suspected to be the mastermind behind the murders of Vina Dewi Arsita and her boyfriend Police said the couple was murdered by 11 members of a motorcycle gang and that Vina was raped before her death on August 27 Their bodies were found on an elevated road in the town the following day West Java Police spokesman Chief Commissioner Jules Abraham Abast said Pegi is considered the mastermind of the murder and could face the death sentence if convicted Pegi shook his head in disbelief upon hearing the police accusations and attempted to resist as officers escorted him to his cell He raised his cuffed hands and shouted to journalists and I’m willing to die to prove my words," he added An officer gagged him as the police spokesman said "The suspect can speak later in the courtroom." Pegi and his accomplices killed Vina and Rizky by hitting them with a wooden beam He first stoned the motorcycle carrying the couple before catching them on the flyover West Java Police’s Criminal Investigation Director Surawan said Pegi was not immediately arrested because he moved to Bandung to live with his father and stepmother in a boarding house in the Kopo Ketapang area He eluded justice by changing his name to Robi Irawan "He also introduced himself as the nephew of his own father while living there," Surawan said The murder case resurfaced after all eight convicts recently claimed they made confessions under duress citing torture by officers at the Cirebon Metropolitan Police during the investigation They also claimed that they didn’t know the victims retracting their previous police depositions Their attorney suspected that Vina and Rizky could have died from a fatal motorcycle accident based on the initial investigation by the traffic police at the scene Lawyer Jogie Nainggolan said police had ignored forensic evidence by refusing to examine footage from a security camera at the scene and refraining from conducting DNA tests on his clients to verify the rape claim Cirebon. After successfully hosting the Semesta Berpesta music festival at Wiriadinata Airfield in Tasikmalaya the festival is now set to electrify Cirebon A large crowd of 10,000 people is expected to attend The Semesta Berpesta music festival in Cirebon is scheduled to be held at the Arhanud 14/PWY Field The event will feature several renowned bands and we plan to invite many communities and bring capital city artists to Cirebon we will have karaoke with Korean songs and performances by national artists," said B-Universe GM Sales Dida Warih at the event location on Friday Dida mentioned that the enthusiasm of Cirebon residents is very high "The enthusiasm in Cirebon is enormous; our ticket sales are quite good We also provide on-the-spot tickets for Rp 70,000 ($4.25) and Astra Pay users will get an immediate discount bringing the price down to Rp 50,000," he said Arhanud 14/PWY Field is expected to accommodate around 10,000 people during the Semesta Berpesta music festival and we are ready to welcome Cirebon residents to enjoy Semesta Berpesta together," he added Semesta Berpesta is planned to be held in Surabaya we will meet there soon," he concluded Semesta Berpesta will visit 12 major cities across Indonesia B-Universe Media Holdings—which includes BTV and Investor.id—is the organizer of Semesta Berpesta Cari English Happened Almost Eight Years Ago, Why Is the Vina Cirebon Case Still Busy in the Media? TEKS › English›Happened Almost Eight Years.. Iklan Happened Almost Eight Years Ago Why Is the Vina Cirebon Case Still Busy in the Media The polemics that color the news show the high level of public interest Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original showed a photo of her sister at their home on Jalan Kapten Samadikun The murder of Vina and Muhammad Rizky in Cirebon news coverage of this case continues to this day this case has been widely discussed on TV screens and social media Rizky's father who was also a member of the Cirebon City Police Narcotics Investigation Unit at that time the police finally confirmed that the two 16 year old students were murder victims The police also arrested eight young men from Cirebon and brought them to trial The court has sentenced seven perpetrators to lifelong imprisonment The police also included three people on the list of wanted individuals (DPO) One of the scenes in the film Vina: Before 7 Days Long unheard of, the case of Vina Cirebon again became public attention after the film Vina: Before 7 Hari was shown in cinemas on May 8 2024 This case also graced the screen glass and became a hot topic of conversation on social media About two weeks after the movie watched by millions was released The construction worker is suspected to be Perong the status of the two other fugitives was revoked on the grounds that their existence was fictional according to several witnesses Also read: Is it true that those convicted in the Vina case were the victims who were wrongly arrested? A month after the film about Vina was released in cinemas discussions about this case are still ongoing in the mass media and social media often broadcast talk shows about the Vina case complete with live coverage of the legal process handled in Cirebon When typing the word Cirebon in Google Trends tools which presents the most searched topics displays keywords related to the Vina case videos related to the Vina Cirebon case have been watched millions of times continues to follow developments in Vina's case "What makes us curious and becomes a topic of discussion is that the perpetrator is still doubtful The police said that Pegi was suspected to be the perpetrator Pegi has confirmed that he is not the culprit behind Vina's murder Issues of wrongful imprisonment of eight convicts and engineered cases have also emerged on social media and mass media Another thing that made him wonder was when Linda was possessed by the victim's spirit in 2016 Linda cried and stated that Vina had been murdered and raped he mentioned a number of names of perpetrators "I hope the police can quickly resolve the case It's been eight years and it's still not settled?" said Ayu a media observer from Swadaya Gunung Jati University in Cirebon believes that the ongoing coverage of Vina in the media shows a high level of public attention to this case "Mass media and social media have become a contested arena for the interests of many related parties," he said They provide interpretations of the Vina case the police emphasize that legal proceedings have been conducted in accordance with procedures the convicted individual's legal counsel revealed the existence of issues in this case cannot be stopped because they develop quickly and there is almost no monitoring of this issue on social media how many fake social media accounts related to Vina's case have appeared Especially on social media, said Khaerudin, the meaning is more varied according to netizens' opinions. They take snippets of photos or videos on the main stream media and reproduce them into content with various interests Content has been created claiming that Vina's case is related to drug dealers and the involvement of high-ranking police officers or regional officials according to a Communication Studies doctor at Gadjah Mada University the truthfulness of the content cannot be verified this content tends to end up being a hoax or fake news are unstoppable because they develop quickly and there is almost no monitoring of this issue on social media how many fake social media accounts related to Vina's case have appeared?" he said stated that the high profile of the Vina case also contributed to the surge of hoaxes in Cirebon his team received reports of nearly 40 hoax cases there are only one to three hoax cases about Cirebon per month Also read: How does Cirebon's Generation Z view the Vina murder case? many people need clarification because their names are linked to this case," he said hoaxes are more widely spread in the media "This is because there are rewards (prizes/money) that can be obtained if the level of visits is high enough they tamper with any information related to Vina the way to break the spread of hoaxes is to have legal certainty related to Vina's case I am confident that the spread of hoaxes will immediately subside," he said Rofahan and Khaerudin assessed that mainstream media plays a crucial role in preventing hoaxes Journalists in the media must verify every news item given there is a journalistic code of ethics," said Khaerudin The popularity of Vina's case in the mass media and social media cannot be separated from the concept of crime news The National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism (NIMCJ) an Indian institution that focuses on communication and journalism "Crime is a universal problem and stories about criminality always steal attention," writes NIMCJ on its official website News about crime can also solve crimes by providing information to residents and authorities that lead to the culprit Deddy Iskandar Muda in his book Television Journalism said that crime and disaster news often has a place in the hearts of the audience safety is in first place for basic human needs Two suspects in a fraud case disguised as forest area liberation were presented at the Lampung Regional Police Headquarters by Lampung Regional Police personnel on Wednesday (20/4/2022) News about crimes often make readers anxious a 2019 Reuters report stated that around 35 percent of British people avoid news because it has a negative impact on their mood Jamie Morrel from the Criminal Justice Alliance (an institution that focuses on the criminal justice system) stated that journalists often only see the problem he encourages criminal reporting to focus on solutions for repeated crimes Despite the readers' desires and reluctance towards criminal cases journalist Duncan Campbell states the fact that the number of incarcerated individuals is increasing Duncan delivered this message during a seminar at Oxford as quoted in Gabriela Jacomella's article in 2010 it is very important to report criminal cases accurately you can see where the mistake lies," he said does the news about the case of Vina Cirebon reflect our society Or perhaps it depicts law enforcement issues in this country that remain unresolved despite eight years having passed Also read: Hadi, Convict in the Cirebon Vina Case Who Sold His House and Failed to Get Married Cari English Urging to resolve the Vina Cirebon case, hundreds of residents flock to flower-sowing action TEKS › English›Urging to resolve the Vina.. Iklan Urging to resolve the Vina Cirebon case hundreds of residents flock to flower-sowing action Hundreds of residents flocked to the flower sowing action in Cirebon They demanded the resolution of Vina's murder case in 2016 Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original The action took place on the side of the overpass heading towards Sumber residents also gave speeches using a loudspeaker Hundreds of residents crowded a part of the lane The police regulated the traffic flow to alleviate congestion Reno, one of the initiators of the action, said that this activity was a form of local concern regarding the murder of Vina and Muhammad Rizky The two 16 year old students were found dead on the Talun Flyover on August 27 2016 The police have arrested eight perpetrators and brought them to trial Seven of the perpetrators were sentenced to life imprisonment willingly attending as a form of supervision by the police The police also named three people on the wanted list or DPO. They are Pegi Setiawan (27) The police have also arrested and named Pegi as a suspect The police also said that Andi and Dani were only fictional according to the statements of the convicts Reno added that the participants of the demonstration who came from Cirebon were willing to attend as a form of surveillance towards the police They hope that law enforcement (in the Vina case) will truly be fair for everyone," he said Residents are preparing to hold a flower-laying action on Talun Elevated Bridge The action is a form of concern over the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky They are urging the police to quickly resolve the eight-year-old case said that the flower-throwing action coinciding with the Birth of Pancasila Day reminds us of the fifth principle regarding law enforcement in this country "Social justice for all the people of Indonesia The authorities are encouraging the investigators at the West Java Regional Police to show their best performance to the public They do not want the community to lose trust in the law enforcement process within the police Andre is worried that there will be a movement with the hashtag #buatapalaporpolisi Andre perceived that the handling of the Vina Cirebon case is still vague and there is no clear solution "There are still issues of mistaken arrest and other mistakes We want this legal process to be resolved quickly and justice to be given to everyone When asked about the demand to release Pegi from his status as a suspect Although some witnesses stated that Pegi was not present at the scene and therefore not guilty Andre still handed over the process to the West Java Regional Police investigators who are still working on it then immediately issue the SP3 (discontinuation of investigation order) please process it promptly according to the law," said Andre the Head of the Public Relations Division of the West Java Regional Police stated that the handling of the Vina Cirebon case is ongoing and in accordance with procedures assure that the Indonesian National Police will continue to resolve the case in a professional manner Pilot coal power projects for the JETP have now been named for early retirement This analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) highlights the benefits that can be reaped through early retirement of coal power plants in Indonesia.  Cirebon Unit 1 and Pelabuhan Ratu Unit 1-3 are listed as the first two pilot projects for Indonesia’s early coal power retirement in the JETP CIPP Banten Suralaya Unit 1-4 has been mentioned in the media as a target candidate for reduced operations and to eventually be shut down.  Operations of the shortlisted candidates affect public health due to continuous release of health harming pollutants and Banten Suralaya Unit 1-4 amount to 1,263 deaths annually Air pollutant emissions from Cirebon Unit 1 are linked to 441 deaths and Banten Suralaya Unit 1-4 401 deaths.  USD 885 million (IDR 13.1 trillion) of air pollution-related costs can be attributed to the operations of these plants annually from increased risks and incidences of respiratory diseases The economic burden linked to Cirebon Unit 1 amounts to USD 308 million (IDR 4.57 trillion) Pelabuhan Ratu USD 293 million (IDR 4.35 trillion) and Banten Suralaya Unit 1-4 USD 284 million (IDR 4.22 trillion) the operations of these high-impact coal power plants located across Java are linked to 6,928 air pollution-related deaths and USD 4.8 billion (IDR 71.3 trillion) in corresponding economic costs annually Cari English 68 Witnesses Examined, Vina Cirebon Case Files Completed Next Week TEKS › English›68 Witnesses Examined Vina Cirebon Case Files Completed Next Week A total of 68 witnesses have been examined to reveal the latest facts behind the Vina and Rizky murder case Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original is showing a letter and information related to the Witness and Victim Protection Agency at the Kecomberan Village Hall BANDUNG, KOMPAS — Investigators from the General Criminal Investigation Directorate of the West Java Regional Police have examined 68 witnesses in the investigation of the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky in Cirebon The investigation files are expected to be completed soon and submitted to the prosecutor's office next week Head of Public Relations West Java Regional Police Jules Abast, Tuesday (11/6/2024), in Bandung, said, examination of the 68 witnesses It is hoped that it will reveal the case of the murder of Vina and Rizky clearly The West Java Regional Police also involved examining a number of expert witnesses He stated that the investigators have also conducted a forensic psychological examination on the suspect Pegi Setiawan The examination was carried out on June 8-9 "Pegi's psychological examination was carried out by a team of psychologists upon the request of the investigator from the Criminal Investigation Directorate of West Java Police Forensic psychological examination was also conducted on Pegi's family," said Jules Senior Commissioner Jules Abast in Bandung Jule revealed that West Java Regional Police had met with representatives from the National Police Commission (Kompolnas) and the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Both parties serve as external supervisors for the Vina and Rizky murder case This case is being handled by the investigators of the General Crime Investigation Directorate of the West Java Regional Police The latest perpetrator who was arrested is named Pegi Setiawan on May 21 Vina's murder case in 2016 resurfaced after the film Vina: Before 7 Hari was shown in cinemas on May 8 2024 which has been watched by 4.5 million people The police held a press conference on the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky at the West Java Regional Police Headquarters in Bandung on Sunday (26/7/2024) The police presented one of the suspects in this case The police have arrested eight suspects and processed them until the court Seven of the suspects were sentenced to life imprisonment we also received assistance from Bareskrim Polri and Itwasum Polri to ensure that the investigation process runs procedurally The emergence of new witnesses and information is a challenge in uncovering Vina's case He added that investigators are still working to complete the documents for this case "We are endeavoring to do it as soon as possible and hand it over to the West Java High Prosecutor's Office," said Jules Islamic University of Bandung's (Unisba) criminologist believes that the emergence of new witnesses and evidence poses a challenge in revealing the case of Vina their testimonies are not always consistent witness Aep stated seeing the throwing towards both victims The police marked the location of the discovery of the bodies of Vina and Muhammad Rizky the Professor of Law at Unisba suggests that the police re-examine this case from the beginning there are obstacles in changing the conditions at the crime scene and the memories of witnesses This is because the incident happened 8 years ago the evidence in this case is in accordance with the principles of in criminalibus evidence must be brighter than light," said Nandang Also read: Thousands of Question Marks Behind the Oddities in Vina's Case The Head of the West Java Women's Empowerment considers the case of Vina's rape and murder to be one form of violence against women that is prone to occur in West Java She hopes that the authorities can fully uncover the perpetrators involved and enforce justice "Hopefully the authorities can carry out an optimal investigation so that they can identify and arrest the perpetrator who is still at large," said Siska An attorney for the convicted murderers of Vina Dewi Arsita and her boyfriend has alleged that there were no actual murders but the cause of their deaths nearly eight years ago was instead a traffic accident a lawyer representing five of the eight convicts who are mostly serving life imprisonment said there were indications of a fatal crash involving the motorcycle that carried the couple in Cirebon the court agreed with arguments by prosecutors and police that Vina and Eki were brutally murdered by 11 members of a motorcycle gang and their bodies were thrown onto an elevated road in Cirebon The panel of judges also determined that Vina was raped by her murderers prior to her death before sentencing seven defendants to life imprisonment and handing an underage defendant an eight-year sentence in the juvenile prison Three other suspects remain at large to date Jogie said a lack of forensic science during the investigation made the judgment highly questionable He claimed that in the wake of the investigation he inspected the said “murder scene” and the section of the road where the bodies were found on August 28 “We saw a visible mark left by the movement of a motorcycle against the road barrier and skid marks on the asphalt,” Jogie said in an exclusive interview with BTV network.  “Another thing that led us to conclude into a traffic accident is that one of four bolts that fastened the nearby lamp post had body part on it based on the on-site investigation by the traffic police That means there was a traffic accident and there was no crime,” he added The bodies were exhumed for an autopsy and forensic doctors found a trace of sperm inside Vina’s genitalia leading police to assume that she had been raped “But there was no DNA test to confirm whose sperm is that while my clients were readily available for the test at that time,” Jogie said the West Java Police have refused to retrieve the footage from a security camera at the scene on the grounds that they had no IT experts to do the job “Had police followed the scientific crime investigation everything would have become crystal clear We wouldn’t need to debate who the murderers were or whether there was a traffic accident that caused the deaths,” Jogie said He claimed that his clients admitted to the murder under duress saying all of them were physically abused by the Cirebon police before they were transferred to the West Java Police headquarters for further investigation a member of the National Police Commission (Kompolnas) also criticized the police for not implementing forensic science in the case “Investigators relied merely on admission by the suspects while we no longer live in that era anymore,” Benny said in the same BTV interview “They didn’t conduct the DNA test and refused to examine the security camera.” Weaknesses in the early phase of the investigation have caused conflicting arguments among police The commission has urged the West Java Police to review all evidence and past testimonies from witnesses with support from the national criminal investigation agency (Bareskrim) “Our advice is for the police to seriously consider opinions by the defense team in their efforts to review the case and reconstruct the investigation by acknowledging past weaknesses and mistakes,” Benny said He also urged police to do more to arrest the three fugitives recently said that he had been wrongly convicted He was only 15 when police arrested him and forced him to admit involvement in the murder Saka was later sentenced to eight years in prison and Rivaldi Aditya Wardana -- received life imprisonment Saka was released in 2020 for good behavior during his prison time I wasn’t at the murder scene and I didn’t know the victims,” Saka my uncle asked me to refuel his motorcycle As I brought the motorcycle home from refueling I saw police officers and when I approached them I was immediately arrested without any explanation,” Saka said “They took me to the [Cirebon] Metropolitan Police where I was punched and forced to admit to a crime I didn’t commit.” The three fugitives are from Banjarwangun village in the Mundu district of Cirebon regency They are identified by their nicknames: Andi all eight convicts retracted their police statements in which they said they knew the three fugitives personally Khairul Anam Fear of Losses from PLTUs Early Retirement The plan to retire the Cirebon 1 PLTU early is stalled PLN is requesting an assignment scheme to avoid accusations of causing state losses THE preparation of the roadmap document for the early retirement program of coal-fired power plants (PLTU) continues to fall behind schedule. At the EV Conversion Forum 2024 in August, Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director-General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources stated that the document would be completed by September 2024 See Other Packages Get daily summary of exclusive and in-depth news in your email Inbox by joining the Newsletter Protection for Sahbirin Noor in the KPK Government’s Hasty Pursuit of Nuclear Power Plant The Seed of Opposition from Jakarta The Octopus Man ix convicts in the 2016-double murder of young couple Vina Dewi Arsita and Muhammad Rizky “Eky” Rudiana in Cirebon have filed for judicial review of their guilty verdicts and life sentences as the case continues to grab public attention amid growing concerns over police mishandling A team of 75 lawyers from the central board of the Indonesian Advocates Association (Peradi) represented the six convicts in handing over the judicial review documents to the Cirebon District Court on Wednesday.  along with two others–a man named Sudirman and a then-minor named Saka Tatal–were the eight defendants found guilty of murdering Vina and Eky both 16 years old at the time of the incident all seven convicts were given life sentences in 2017 had remained at large until the case regained public attention following the release in May of a movie surrounding the murder Peradi spokesman Jutek Bongso told reporters at the Cirebon district court that the judicial reviews were based on new evidence which includes the alleged false testimonies made by two people who claimed to be witnesses Read also: Cirebon murder suspect released after court grants pretrial motion Delivered straight to your inbox three times weekly this curated briefing provides a concise overview of the day's most important issues covering a wide range of topics from politics to culture and society Prosecutors in the West Java town of Cirebon on Friday defended the murder convictions of eight men implicated in the 2016 deaths of teenage girl Vina Dewi Arsita and her boyfriend The stance was to respond to a legal motion by Saka Tatal who is seeking to overturn his guilty verdict despite having completed his prison time Saka's defense team presented "new evidence" to suggest that Vina and Eky had died in a motorcycle crash and therefore urged to court to dismiss the murder case The lawyers showed photos of the couple's bodies taken by police on the night of their deaths on August 27 The photographs indicate no wounds caused by sharp weapons as the prosecutors have mentioned in the indictments against the murder suspects The lawyers wanted to convince the court in the so-called judicial review hearing that the fatal wounds on the bodies were typical physical injuries from a motorcycle crash The photos also show Eky's damaged motorcycle found near the bodies They also presented videos in which a key witness in the murder case retracted the testimonies he made against the defendants eight years ago and said he had been instructed to make false statements by police officer Rudiana the defense presented media clips of National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo acknowledging the lack of "scientific crime investigation" in handling the murder case But prosecutor Gema Wahyudi argued before the Cirebon District Court that the evidence wasn't new at all Most of the photos presented by the defense are the same photos examined during court hearings in 2016 prosecutors cannot seriously examine evidence taken from social media posts "We cannot verify the authenticity of information taken from social media platforms whether or not it came from a competent source We reject the presentation of new evidence in its entirety," Gema said Saka was released on parole after serving half of his eight-year sentence nearly four years ago the last legal avenue in Indonesia's justice system arguing that his conviction was based on false testimonies and fabricated evidence The seven other convicts were sentenced to life imprisonment Cari English Thousands of Question Marks Behind the Oddities in Vina's Case TEKS › English›Thousands of Question Marks.. Iklan Thousands of Question Marks Behind the Oddities in Vina's Case There were a number of irregularities in the murder case of Vina and Rizky in Cirebon in 2016 Audio Berita This article has been translated using AI. See Original TEKS KOMPAS/ABDULLAH FIKRI ASHRIMarliyana (33) BANDUNG, KOMPAS — The murder case of Vina Dewi Arsita, a teenager in Cirebon Regency, in 2016, has once again sparked the attention of netizens. The public continues to voice alleged irregularities behind this case The name Pegi Setiawan has appeared in mass media reports and discussions on social media in the past week Investigators from the General Crime Directorate of the West Java Regional Police stated that Pegi was the mastermind behind the premeditated murder of Vina and Muhammad Rizky on the flyover in Talun District Pegi was arrested by the police on his way back to his rented house on Jalan Kopo, Bandung, on May 22 2024 at 18.28 WIB. The eldest of five siblings was immediately detained at the West Java Regional Police Headquarters and underwent an intense examination The child of Rudi Irawan and Kartini was presented in a press conference at the West Java Police Headquarters on Sunday (May 26 Pegi attended wearing a blue prisoner's outfit The police held a press conference on the Vina and Muhammad Rizky murder case at the West Java Regional Police Headquarters in Bandung on Sunday (May 26 The police brought in one of the suspects in this case During the press conference Pegi was silent and her gaze was blank. Meanwhile, next to him, the Head of Public Relations of the West Java Regional Police, Senior Commissioner Jules Abast, explained the latest developments regarding the results of the investigation into the murder of Vina and Rizky case Also read: Six New Facts about the Murder of Vina and Rizky in Cirebon Jules revealed that Pegi invited eight other accomplices to pursue Rizky and Vina The perpetrators threw rocks at the motorcycles used by the two victims causing them to fall The police also suspect that Pegi planned to commit violence against the two victims to death with stones He was also the first of the eight perpetrators to have sex with Vina while the one perpetrator who was underage did not carry out this act "Pegi violated Article 340 of the Criminal Code concerning planned murder and Article 81 paragraph (1) of Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection He is facing the death penalty or life imprisonment," said Jules firmly Residents pray at Vina's grave at the Kesinangan Public Cemetery Pegi suddenly asked for permission to speak to the journalists who were only one meter away from her She asserted her innocence in the case and felt that the police had made a wrongful arrest "I did not commit murder and I do not know the witnesses I am willing to die," Pegi firmly stated to journalists as she was dragged back to the detention room by the authorities at his rented house in the area of Ketapang also stated that his child was completely innocent He revealed that Pegi was building a house for a resident named Agus in Rancamanyar area when the murder of Vina and Rizky occurred He also explained that Pegi lived in Bandung from June to September in 2016 one of the suspects in the murder case of Vina and Muhammad Rizky along with the homeowner and other workers at the time Why was my child blamed just because their name is the same as the perpetrator?" said Rudi with a sad expression on his face This case emerged again after the film Vina: Before 7 Hari was shown in cinemas on May 8 2024 Vina's story revealed allegations of case fabrication Why was my child blamed just because their name is the same as the perpetrator's The police have arrested eight perpetrators and processed them for trial there are a number of allegations of irregularities in the handling of the murder case of Vina and Rizky there are other perpetrators who have not been arrested until 2024 The police reasoned that it was difficult to obtain the perpetrator's real identity a photo of Pegi has circulated which is suspected to be different from the Pegi arrested by the police The other version of Pegi is wearing earrings The latest suspicion of irregularities is that the police have corrected the number of fugitive perpetrators from three to one Dani and Andi were just fictitious testimonies from eight convicts Criminologist from Bandung Islamic University believes that various alleged irregularities have caused confusion and thousands of question marks among the public The handling of the case also seemed odd because it was only seen after the film Vina received great attention He believes that efforts to prove the new perpetrator in Vina's case still seem biased cases are handled according to the principle ofin criminalibus The atmosphere of the terrace of Vina's house on Jalan Captain Samadikun "The police must show to the public that their investigation efforts are in accordance with procedures using scientific crime investigation methods or investigations using scientific methods "This is to provide a sense of trust for the community," said Nandang the Director of General Crimes at West Java Regional Police is the mastermind behind the murder case of Vina and Rizky He admitted that the police have been having difficulty tracking Pegi's whereabouts since 2016 This is because Pegi always moves from place to place between Cirebon and Bandung and uses a false name "We have examined key witnesses at the scene of the incident we have also seized Pegi's motorcycle's registration documents and identity-related citizenship documents during the search of his house in Cirebon," stated Surawan The last suspect in the alleged murders of Vina Dewi Arsita and her boyfriend Muhammad Rizky Rudiana has requested the Supreme Court and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to monitor the upcoming pre-trial motion in which he challenges the criminal charges Pegi Setiawan was arrested last month as the ninth suspect in the August 2016 deaths of the couple with seven sentenced to life imprisonment and one released after serving half of his eight-year prison sentence "We do believe that Pegi Setiawan didn’t commit the crime and that investigators have no convincing evidence to charge him,” Toni RM He said the request to get supervision from other law enforcement agencies is meant to ensure a fair hearing Toni said the court watchdog Judicial Commission was also notified about Pegi’s preliminary legal attempt The lawyer alleged that police had compromised Pegi’s Facebook account by deleting his posts uploaded days before the couple’s death.  One of his Facebook posts indicates that he wasn’t in Cirebon at least three days before the alleged crime.  Police claimed that Vina and Rizky were murdered by 11 members of a motorcycle gang and that Vina was raped before her death on August 27 Their bodies were discovered on an elevated road in the town the following day Those claims are now under public scrutiny due to irregularities that have emerged both the prosecutor’s indictment and the judges’ verdict identified 11 murderers but the police recently stated that there were only nine suspects there were discrepancies between the autopsy results and the statements in the indictment and verdict The autopsy results determine that both victims sustained traumas but the indictment states they suffered injuries from sharp weapons like a “samurai sword”.  Another attorney representing five of the eight convicts alleged that Vina and her boyfriend might have died in a motorcycle accident as he questioned the police’s refusal to retrieve data from the security camera near the murder scene and to have all convicts undergo DNA tests to verify the rape claims the father of the male “victim” is a policeman in Cirebon who directly involved in arresting the suspects The murder case resurfaced after all eight convicts retracted their earlier depositions claiming that they had confessed to the murder under duress.