Tom Lembong Free, Anies: Give Space To Gather With Family

JAKARTA - Former Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan asked to give Thomas Trikasih Lembong or Tom Lembong time with his family after languishing 9 months behind bars.

Tom Lembong has officially been released from the Cipinang Detention Center (Rutan) after receiving an abolition given by President Prabowo Subianto.

"I would like to invite all of us to give space, let Tom enjoy firstly gathering with his family as a gathering for them," Anies said as quoted on Saturday, August 2.

All parties are asked not to ask Tom Lembong to attend an event or forum for a while. Anies said, let the former Minister of Trade (Mendag) spend time with his loved ones as a family.

It is undeniable that while in prison, Tom Lembong's time with his beloved family such as his beloved wife and children is very limited.

"Don't ask to attend the event, don't ask to attend the forum, let them spend this priceless time hugging, chatting, to be able to joke together, reunite as a family," said Anies.

It is known that Tom Lembong was officially released from detention. The release was after the DPR approved the President's letter number R43/Pres072025 dated July 30, 2025 regarding a request for consideration from the DPR RI for the awarding of abolition on behalf of Tom Lembong's brother.

"Abolition of Tom Lembong. Pres number R43/Pres 07 2025 dated July 30, 2025, on the consideration of the DPR RI's approval of giving an abolition to Tom Lembong's brother," said Dasco.

Abolition is the elimination or elimination of a criminal event. This term is contained in Article 14 of the 1945 Constitution which regulates the prerogative or privilege of the president by taking into account the considerations of the DPR