Coordinating Minister For Human Development And Culture Calls Intellectuals Also Victims Of Online Gambling

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Muhadjir Effendy (ANTARA)

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Muhadjir Effendy said that online gambling practices (judol) claimed victims from various circles, including intellectuals.

"I think that the danger is very worrying about online gambling, because there have been many victims and also not only certain segments of society, for example only the lower class, but also the upper class also began to become victims. Including intellectuals, many universities were also affected," said Muhadjir at the Presidential Palace. Jakarta, Thursday 13 June.

He also highlighted the news of the death of a police officer in Mojokerto who was burned to death by his wife who is also a member of the police. The motive was triggered by the victim's penchant for playing online gambling.

"That's the authority of the National Police Chief, but I ask for attention because law enforcers should eradicate online gambling, but become part of the perpetrators. I think there needs to be special attention," said Muhadjir.

The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture also took on a role in the Online Judi Eradication Task Force which will soon be signed by President Joko Widodo. Muhadjir himself was appointed as deputy chairman in the task force. The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture will later play a role in improving in terms of its impact.

"It is certain that the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture is involved, but the one who directly leads the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs because this is the realm, not the realm of service related to the duties of the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture, but law enforcement. As before the TIP, it was originally the authority of the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture, but after seeing it more thoroughly, it turned out that it was heavier in the sector of violation or law enforcement than post-event handling. So it is the task of the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture if it has been detained by the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, we will fix it from the side of the impact alone, "explained Muhadjir.

Although the new Online Gambling Eradication Task Force will be officially formed, the government has been taking action against this practice for a long time.

"Yes, we have given a lot of advocacy for those who are victims of online gambling. For example, then we include it in the integrated social welfare data (DTKS) as recipients of social assistance. Then those who experience psychosocial disorders, then we ask the Ministry of Social Affairs to come down to provide guidance and provide direction," said Muhadjir.