The defendant did not attend the mediation of the West Java Chamber of Commerce dispute

BANDUNG - The mediation trial of the West Java Chamber of Commerce dispute began without the presence of the Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Anindya Bakrie at the Bandung District Court, Monday, April 13, 2026.

His party was represented by his lawyer, Azis Syamsudin. The reason given was brief, namely a busy agenda. On the other hand, the plaintiff Nizar Sungkar was present in person.

In the mediation guided by the non-trial judge Sutardjo, Nizar did not come without an offer. He proposed four options at once. First, ask to be inaugurated as the Chairman of the West Java Chamber of Commerce. Second, if rejected, divide the term of office by 2.5 years each. Third, hold a new Muprov. Finally, wait for the decision of the ongoing court in the South Jakarta PN and Bandung PN.

"If the first option cannot be done, we are ready to prepare other alternatives," said Nizar in a mediation forum.

From the defendant, Azis emphasized that the process carried out by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce was in accordance with the procedure. The Muprov held resulted in Almer Faiq Rusydi through acclamation. "All stages have been carried out in accordance with the organization's rules," he said.

The judge then asked both parties to pour suggestions into a written proposal. The document will be discussed at a follow-up meeting next week.

This dispute began with the Muprov Kadin West Java dualism on September 24, 2025. The forum in Bogor appointed Almer Faiq Rusydi. Meanwhile, Muprov in Bandung gave birth to Nizar Sungkar.

Nizar's camp considers the Muprov Bandung to be valid because it was held by a caretaker formed through an official decision by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce. The management structure has even been submitted for approval. However, until now, the decision letter has not been issued.

On the other hand, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) actually appointed Almer in Cirebon on November 27, 2025. This step was then questioned.

Nizar's lawyer, Tri Laksono, said the lawsuit targeted three groups: the central management, the caretaker committee, and the party that was appointed. The lawsuit was filed as an alleged act against the law.

Mediation is the first door. But with positions still opposite, the room for compromise does not seem to have a bright spot.