JAKARTA - The circulation of news reports that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted an examination of Haji Her, a tobacco entrepreneur from East Java, has received a strong rebuttal from the family and foundation.
The Chairman of the Haji Her Peduli Indonesia Foundation, Muhammad Taufik, emphasized that the information was not true and was a false news (hoaks) that had the potential to damage the good name of the Madura community figure.
"The news that Haji Her was investigated by the KPK was completely untrue. We strongly deny it. It is a hoax and very harmful," said Muhammad Taufik in his statement, April 6.
According to him, Haji Her has always been known as a figure with a high level of concern for the community, especially tobacco farmers in Madura and East Java. The main focus of his activities, he continued, is to help improve the welfare of farmers through the purchase of tobacco crops and encourage economic stability in the sector.
"Haji Her is not only an entrepreneur, but also a figure who consistently fights for the welfare of tobacco farmers. He is present to directly help farmers, buy their crops, and ensure that the economic wheel keeps turning," he said.
Furthermore, Taufik also assessed that the issues associated with the problems of cigarettes and other things that develop outside the context are very far from the actual reality. "The things that are associated outside have nothing to do with it. He focuses on empowering farmers. So the framing that is developing is very inappropriate and misleading," he added.
The foundation also regretted the news which was considered one-sided without confirmation or clarification first to the parties concerned. This is considered a form of unprofessionalism and has the potential to fall into the category of defamation.
"We regret the unbalanced reporting and did not clarify to us. This can be categorized as defamation," he said.
Muhammad Taufik hopes that the public will not easily be influenced by information that has not been verified for its truth, and will continue to support the positive efforts made by Haji Her in helping the community, especially tobacco farmers in Madura.
With this clarification, Muhammad Taufik hopes that the public will get complete information and will no longer be influenced by news that cannot be accounted for.
"We invite all parties to be wise in receiving information. Don't let hoaxes damage the reputation of people who have always done good for the community," he concluded.
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