PTPN apologizes, Grandpa Mujiran is now free from legal claims

JAKARTA - PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) officially stopped the legal case that ensnared Kakek Mujiran in Lampung through the restorative justice mechanism.

PTPN I management followed the direct instructions of the Head of BP BUMN Dony Oskaria who asked the company to stop the case.

"Through the restorative justice mechanism, we are grateful that Grandpa Mujiran is now free and immediately reunited with his family," said PTPN Management in its official statement, Monday, May 25.

On that occasion, PTPN I management also apologized publicly to Kakek Mujiran, his family, and the community for the polemics that had developed in the public space.

"On behalf of all management of PTPN, we express our deepest apologies to Kakek Mujiran, his family, and the wider community," said PTPN I management.

PTPN acknowledges that handling the case is an important lesson for the company, especially regarding the response of officers in the field, which is considered to prioritize humanitarian values.

"Although the intention of this family settlement has been initiated from the beginning by the parent company, PTPN I, we recognize that the dynamics of information moving very quickly. We have learned a valuable lesson that the response of officers in the field must be much more sensitive, responsive, and absolutely prioritize human values," the statement continued.

According to PTPN I, the restorative justice approach has actually become an option in resolving disputes with surrounding communities, including in cases involving Kakek Mujiran. However, the settlement process took place in the midst of a strong flow of information that first spread to the public.

PTPN also emphasized that the direction from BP BUMN and Danantara Asset Management was an important momentum to evaluate the operational standards for securing company assets. The company assesses that the protection of state assets should not be separated from social responsibility and empathy to the surrounding community.

As a follow-up, PTPN is currently realizing a sustainable assistance program for Kakek Mujiran. The assistance provided includes meeting basic needs to job opportunities that are tailored to the physical condition of Kakek Mujiran and his family members.

"This step is taken to ensure that PTPN's presence in the community is not merely as a business entity, but as a state instrument that is present to provide inclusive and sustainable economic solutions," concluded management.