SYL's Strict Insinuation Prosecutor Uses Pantun: Don't Claim To Be A Hero If You Still Like A Joke

JAKARTA - The Public Prosecutor (JPU) again quipped Syahrul Yasin Limpo or SYL with a rhyme. The former Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) was asked not to admit to being a hero if he still likes a singer.

The satire was conveyed by Attorney Meyer Simanjuntak while reading the replica at the trial at the Jakarta Corruption Court, Monday, July 8.

"Let us convey the answer or response to the defense of the plea that has been conveyed by Syahrul Yasin Limpo and the defendant's legal advisory team," Meyer said.

"His Majesty has released a judge, ending this replica in the first place, let us close it with a rhyme," he continued.

At that time, Meyer read the rhymes listed in his replica. SYL was asked not to admit to being a hero if he still liked the singer, in this case Nayunda Nabila Nizrinah.

"Jalan ke kota Balikpapan Jangan lupa selfie di Bandara Sepinggan jangan mengaku pahlawan Jikalau kalau masih suka biduan," sebut Meyer.

Not only that, Meyer read out the second rhyme again. It contains satirical SYL who often claims to be a fighter.

"The road to Tanjung Pinang, don't forget to buy shrimp, don't admit to being a fighter. If it turns out that you are like a point point, please fill it yourself," said Meyer.

In the case of extortion and gratification, Syahrul Yasin Limpo was sentenced to 12 years in prison and a fine of Rp. 500 million, subsidiary to 6 months in prison. He was also asked to pay compensation of around Rp. 44 billion and US$ 30 thousand.

The claim was made because the prosecutor believed that SYL violated Article 12 letter e in conjunction with Article 18 of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 31 of 1999 concerning Eradication of Corruption in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) of the 1st Criminal Code (KUHP) in conjunction with Article 64 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code