Civil Coalition Ready to Prevent Execution of Sultan Hotel

JAKARTA - The Coalition of Civil Defenders of Indigenous Entrepreneurs held a protest entitled "Indigenous United, Reject the Execution of the Sultan Hotel" in front of the Central Jakarta District Court, Jalan Bungur Besar Raya, on Monday, June 15.

The action, which was attended by students, employees of the Sultan Hotel, workers, and members of the community, was held to urge the cancellation of the execution plan of the Sultan Hotel on June 18, 2026. Al Hams Qamarallah acted as the main orator.

The coalition stated that it was ready to stop the execution through peaceful, orderly, and constitutional civil movements. This attitude was taken because the Coalition considered that there were still unresolved legal issues, especially regarding the implementation of the immediate decision, the obligation to place a guarantee, the rights of HGB holders, and protection of buildings, business activities, workers, tenants, vendors, and third parties.

"We are ready to stop the execution plan of the Sultan Hotel through peaceful and constitutional actions. Execution should not be imposed by ignoring justice, legal certainty, and the rights of all interested parties," said Al Hams Qamarallah.

The coalition emphasized that the object in question in the case was related to land. However, the execution was considered to have the potential to reach the Sultan Hotel building and business, which has been owned and managed by PT Indobuildco.

"The object of the dispute is land. However, what is threatened to be stopped and taken over is not only land, but also buildings, hotel businesses, jobs, tenants, vendors, and the economic lives of many people," said Al Hams.

According to the Coalition, there has not been a court ruling that explicitly states that the Sultan Hotel building and business do not belong to PT Indobuildco. Therefore, land disputes should not be used as a basis for taking over buildings and business activities without the right to release and fair compensation.

The coalition reminded that the operation of the Sultan Hotel is directly related to the continuity of business and economic life of many parties, including employees, daily workers, tenants, suppliers, vendors, event organizers, and various business partners.

First, cancel the execution of Hotel Sultan. The coalition demands that the execution of Hotel Sultan on June 18, 2026 be canceled because the applicant for the execution was considered to have not submitted a guarantee with a value equivalent to the object of the execution.

The coalition refers to paragraph 7 of the Supreme Court Circular Number 3 of 2000 and SEMA Number 4 of 2001 regarding the implementation of immediate decisions.

"The obligation to place a guarantee by the applicant for execution is a condition that must be met. Without a guarantee equivalent to the value of the object of execution, the immediate decision should not be implemented," said Al Hams.

The coalition assessed that the imposition of executions without fulfilling the conditions could potentially create new legal problems and consequences.

The coalition encourages a settlement through negotiations between PT Indobuildco and the Ministry of State Secretariat, or wait until all legal issues obtain a court decision with binding force.

Second, respect the priority rights of the HGB holder. The coalition asks the government to implement laws and regulations and respect the position of PT Indobuildco as the holder of the Right to Use the Building.

According to the Coalition, the holder of the HGB should obtain the right of priority or the first opportunity to apply for an extension or renewal of the right, as long as the land is still used in accordance with its provisions, the holder of the right meets the requirements, and its use is not in conflict with the spatial plan.

The coalition refers to:

1. Law Number 5 of 1960 concerning the Basic Regulation of Agrarian Principles, especially Articles 35 to 40; 2. Government Regulation Number 18 of 2021 concerning Management Rights, Rights over Land, Housing Units, and Land Registration; 3. Minister's Regulation ATR / Head of BPN Number 18 of 2021 regarding the granting, extension, and renewal of land rights.

Third, protect workers and third parties. The coalition requests guarantees for the protection of the rights of Hotel Sultan employees, workers, tenants, vendors, suppliers, business actors, and all third parties affected.

"Hotel Sultan is not just land and buildings. Inside there are workers, employee families, tenants, vendors, and various economic activities that must be protected," said Al Hams.

Fourth, prioritize negotiations and fair solutions. The coalition encourages disputes to be resolved through transparent, fair, dignified legal mechanisms, and to produce solutions that do not harm any party.

Negotiations between the government and PT Indobuildco are considered a more constructive path than executions that have the potential to stop business activities and create new legal, social, and economic problems.

Fifth, protect the rights of indigenous entrepreneurs. The coalition emphasizes that justice is not only about formal legal certainty, but also a process that guarantees protection of the rights of every citizen.

The coalition asked the government to pay attention to the continuity of PT Indobuildco as a native entrepreneur who has invested, opened employment, and run the Sultan Hotel business for decades.

"Don't let the legal process actually eliminate the rights of indigenous entrepreneurs who have built businesses, created jobs, and contributed to the country," said Al Hams.

Sixth, maintain national stability. The coalition asked the government to consider the social and political impact if the execution was still imposed amid the increasing delivery of aspirations by students, workers, and civil society groups.

According to the Coalition, a settlement that is considered not transparent and ignores the sense of justice can increase public distrust in state institutions and the law enforcement process.

The coalition ensures that the action on June 15, 2026 will take place peacefully, orderly, and constitutionally. The term "obstructing" is meant as a form of civil resistance and moral pressure to cancel or postpone the execution until all legal issues are resolved.

"We will convey our aspirations peacefully, but our stance is firm: cancel the execution of Hotel Sultan, respect the law, protect workers and third parties, and open a room for negotiations to obtain a fair settlement," concluded Al Hams Qamarallah.