'Duh Meriah Ya Bund' Wedding Reception Viral Investigated By Police

SAMARINDA - The Samarinda Police, East Kalimantan investigated the viral wedding reception at the Graha Mulya building, Jalan Bung Tomo, Samarinda Seberang, Samarinda City. This reception was viral because it was suspected of violating health protocols.

The Samarinda Police Criminal Investigation Team checked the crime scene (TKP) and conducted interrogations with the building coordinator, building managers, and the decoration team at the wedding reception.

Head of Criminal Investigation Unit of the Samarinda Police, Yuliansyah, said that his party had summoned the reception organizer. The police also coordinated with the Samarinda City COVID-19 Task Force Team.

Previously, a video of a wedding reception in Samarinda, East Kalimantan went viral on social media.

In the 20-second video, there are many guests at the event. Some were even seen squeezing together, and many were not wearing masks.

The video was uploaded by the famous gossip account @lambe_turah with a short caption, "Duhhh... Pestanya Meriah Ya Bund..." (Woww... The party so festive, Mam..).

Even though Samarinda is currently still imposing restrictions on micro-community activities (PPKM) according to the letter issued by the Samarinda COVID-19 Handling Task Force.

The event allegedly took place at one of the multipurpose buildings located in Samarinda Seberang on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

The Samarinda City COVID-19 Task Force Wahidudin admitted that he had never issued a recommendation letter for the event.

"There has been a mayor's circular regarding crowd activities. So starting January 2021, the task force will no longer issue recommendations for such events. So if they hold it means that without our knowledge", said Wahidudin who is also the Head of Samarinda BPBD.

Related to this, Wahidudin will coordinate with the local Satpol PP regarding the steps to be taken.

"Later we will coordinate first about events like that which are still rife", he continued.