VIDEO: Batam DPRD Members Allegedly Playing Slots Awaiting Plenary Meeting

Many videos circulated of a representative of the people allegedly playing slots while waiting for a meeting. However, the Batam DPRD member denied and provided clarification if he was playing Candy Crush games.

The video went viral on social media. H Sahrul, a member of Commission IV of the Batam City DPRD from the National Mandate Party faction, evaded playing slots. He admitted that he was playing Candy Crush while waiting for the start of the plenary session which was held on November 8.

The plenary session is scheduled to Approve the Second Amendment to Regional Regulation Number 10 of 2016, concerning the Establishment and Composition of Regional Apparatus. Sahrul said that at that time the trial was not on time, so he played games to fill the time.

However, many netizens commented that in the video it appeared that the Batam DPRD member did not play Candy Crush games, but was suspected of playing slots. Sahrul also apologized to the people who felt uncomfortable and uncomfortable with the actions he had taken. Watch the video below.