KAI Says Youtuber's Location Killed By A Train In Matraman Is A Forbidden Area

The location of Abu Rizal, a YouTuber was killed by a train in Matraman. Photo: (Rizky Sulistio/VOI)

JAKARTA - KAI Daop 1 Jakarta Public Relations Manager, Ixfan Hendriwintoko said, the location of a content creator who was struck by a train on the Hilir Jatinegara-Pasar Senen KM 10+8, RT 02/03, Pisangan Baru Village, Matraman District, East Jakarta is a prohibited area for the public.

The prohibition is in accordance with Law 23 of 2007 concerning railways, article 38 explains that the good space for the railway line (RUMAJA) is intended for the operation of trains and is a closed area for the public, meaning that here apart from officials who have no interest, they are prohibited from being in that place.

In addition, Article 181 in paragraph 1, explains that everyone is prohibited from being in the good space of the railway line (RUMAJA), dragging, moving, placing, or moving goods on the rail or crossing the railway line, or using the train lane for other purposes other than for train transportation.

"We, PT KAI Daop 1 Jakarta, deeply regret the existence of residents who are on the train line because it is dangerous for KA and himself," said Ixfan when confirmed by VOI, Sunday, February 4.

Ixfan appealed to the entire community not to carry out any activities on the railway line because it was prohibited.

"To all residents not to carry out any activities on the railway line, for the safety of train travel and yourself," he said.

Previously, it was reported that Abu Rizal, a Youtuber of special train content (KA) was found dead while recording the train journey in the middle of the Hilir Jatinegara rail line - Pasar Senen KM 10+8, RT 02/03, Pisangan Baru Village, Matraman District, East Jakarta.

"The information is that he (the victim) often shoots (records) videos, Youtuber (specifically trains). The victim died on the spot, head injuries," said Cecep, a local resident to VOI at the scene, Sunday, February 4.

Cecep admitted that the rail area was often visited by content creators of train track recorders. They come from various regions carrying cameras and cellphones.