Central KPI Waits For Komnas HAM's Complete Report And Recommendation On MS Sexual Harassment Cases

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JAKARTA - The Central Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) appreciates the investigation carried out by the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) regarding sexual harassment and bullying experienced by its employee, MS.

Even so, KPI chairman Agung Suprio admitted that he had not received a complete copy from Komnas HAM regarding the investigation carried out. So they can't do much.

"The Central KPI expresses its appreciation for Komnas HAM's examination and study of cases of bullying and sexual violence. Second, the Central KPI awaits the submission of a complete report and recommendation from Komnas HAM which will be submitted on November 29, 2021," Agung said at an online press conference, Tuesday. , November 30.

Furthermore, he ensured that his party was still preparing strict sanctions for the alleged perpetrators if they were proven to have bullied and sexually harassed MS. Agung ensured that the Central KPI would not tolerate the perpetrators of internal harassment and bullying.

"Will be firm and will not tolerate acts of bullying and sexual violence in any form by providing sanctions based on applicable regulations," he said.

In addition, his party will also continue to be cooperative and support related parties so that the legal process that is running is completed immediately. The goal, said Agung, is that this incident of harassment and bullying can be a lesson for all parties, especially in the internal KPI.

As previously reported, this harassment and bullying case arose after MS, a KPI employee told his experience of harassment and bullying. The unpleasant incident was carried out by his office colleague.

Most recently, Komnas HAM issued the results of the examination and recommendations regarding these allegations. One of the results is that the Central KPI is considered to have failed to create a safe, comfortable, and healthy working atmosphere.

Komnas HAM said that the bullying and harassment experienced by MS was a common occurrence among KPI employees. However, these actions are often considered as ordinary jokes without any follow-up.

In addition, the incident was allegedly experienced by other employees. However, because it was considered part of a joke or joke, no one was ever bothered.