Actor Pong Harjatmo Will Not Stop Jakarta 'Graffiti Campaign' Despite Police Warning
July 30, 2010
Veteran actor Pong Harjatmo climbed up the Parliament Building and spray-painted "jujur" (honest), "adil" (fair) and "tegas" (firm). (Photo Twitter/@trulyverr) Related articles
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388582This man has "BALLS"! I wonder how long before the 10s of million other Indonesians who are sick to death of the corruption and bulldust coming from the top take action by rising up with a spraycan and writing their support. Look at history around the world, a spraycanned message now, a change for the betterment of all the people later.
"We also have actresses in the House,” First Insp. Suharyanto, an officer at the DPR's security division said.
They're all actresses. They say one thing & do another.
Great and brave thing this fellow did! It's now in the news, people from other countries read it hopefully too! Now, are there a few other actors or actresses who are not shy to open their mouth and say the truth! They have the power to do so, the spotlight is on them!
For a change in Indonesian politics to the better for ALL citizen!
This is a great example of nonviolent protest.
“Just tell us in a hearing, for example."
Yea, like you would listen. The people have been tring to tell you all this for years but you are all to busy furthering your fortunes.
I am Pro-Pong!
The people may feel hopeless at times, and just let it go by, because "nothing can be done", but this is class and style!
There are still those who will not take it any longer.
I hope it makes all the news!
This breathes Hope!
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Jakarta. Veteran actor Pong Harjatmo, who was arrested after spray painting a protest message on the roof of Jakarta's Parliament Building, said he will not be stopped from continuing his “graffiti campaign” elsewhere.
Pong, 68, was arrested on Friday after spray painting the rooftop with the words “jujur” (honest), “tegas” (firm) and “adil” (fair).
“I won't stop. I am not allowed to do it here but I will do it elsewhere,” Pong told the reporters at the Parliament building, according to news portal Detik.com. He said he would write a longer message next time.
“Just wait. I will write 'love your country, love your people and work for the people,” Pong said.
A legislator from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, Ganjar Pranowo, said Pong's protest was a criticism of the House of Representatives' (DPR) efficacy and veracity.
“This is a harsh criticism of us. This is a message for us not to play around, especially with our attendance,” Ganjar said, referring to the newly issued attendance list of legislators which revealed that several lawmakers often skipped plenary sessions.
However, Ganjar said criticism should not be conducted in the form of spray painting the Parliament Building.
“Just tell us in a hearing, for example. Do not make any graffiti, even if it is to make us aware of the public's concern,” Ganjar said.
Meanwhile, Pong has been released. His action was not considered to be a crime.
“He didn't mean any harm. But if he had something to say to the legislators, he should have followed the right procedures. We also have actresses in the House,” First Insp. Suharyanto, an officer at the DPR's security division said.
Pong was only asked to write in a statement that he would not repeat his actions.
“If he tries this again, there will be legal implications,” Suharyanto said.
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