JAKARTA - The National Commission for Child Protection made a scene in the social media scene by asking the public to no longer use the word 'anjay' and calling the use of the word potentially criminal.
According to the Chairperson of the National Commission for Child Protection Arist Merdeka Sirait, the popular word 'anjay' can lead to a crime because it becomes a form of violence or bullying.
"If the term 'anjay' contains elements of violence and degrading someone's dignity is one form of violence or bullying, it can be punished, both used in a joking manner and form. However, if the elements and definitions of violence are fulfilled in accordance with the provisions of the Republic of Indonesia Law Number 35 of 2014 Regarding Child Protection, it is verbal abuse, "Arist said in a written statement quoted on Monday, August 31.
Arist explained, the use of the word 'anjay' must be seen from various points of view. He said, if anjay is used as a pronoun for admiration in one event, then there is no element of bullying because it does not cause offense, hurt feelings, and harm even though it is interpreted as a designation of an animal.
It's just a different story when this 'anjay' becomes a term for someone, especially if that person is not known and is pronounced by a more mature person.
"The term is a form of verbal violence and can be reported as a criminal act," he said.
"Therefore, the perspective must be seen because the use of the term 'anjay' is viral among social media users and children," he added.
So, with the potential for bullying and crime as he mentioned, Arist then invited all parties to stop using the word 'anjay'.
"Better not to use the word 'Anjay'. Let's stop it now," he concluded.
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