Highlighting The Brutal Action Of Foreigners In Bali, Deputy Head Of DPR: Evidence Of Immigration Supervision Is Still Weak

Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Coordinator for People's Welfare (Kesra) Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal. (ANTARA/HO-Humas DPR RI)

JAKARTA - Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal highlighted the brutal actions of foreign nationals (WNA) from the United States with the initials MM who went berserk and damaged the Nusa Medika Clinic facility in Pecatu, Bali. According to him, the foreigner's brutal action is proof that immigration surveillance is still weak.

Cucun emphasized that the destructive foreigner's actions recorded in the video and viral on social media reflected the government's failure to carry out strict supervision of the existence and activities of foreigners in the country.

"This brutal action by foreigners from the US proves that immigration supervision is still weak. The government must be firm in responding to this issue," said Cucun, Tuesday, April 15.

The leadership of the DPR RI for the Coordinator of People's Welfare also regretted the actions of the officers who did not detain the foreign man on the grounds that they did not find evidence. According to him, the weak supervision of the apparatus is a warning of the dangers of drug threats in the country.

"Why does a foreigner who is positive for THC and cocaine types of drugs roam freely without early detection? Isn't Indonesia supposed to have a strict system to screen and monitor every foreigner who enters, especially in a tourism area like Bali which is prone to being a hiding place or escape for narcotics abuse perpetrators ?," said Cucun.

"How can a drug user escape without supervision while living in a local accommodation, causing chaos in public facilities?", he continued.

Cucun also mentioned the destruction of public facilities by foreigners, which made patients in hospitals afraid. "Don't tolerate the arrogance. Don't be the door to the dignity of the Republic of Indonesia being stepped on by foreigners, they enter Indonesia and must obey the rules in force in Indonesia," said the Legislative from the West Java II electoral district.

Cucun finds it ironic that the situation of local residents who are often faced with strict legal action for minor violations. Meanwhile, foreigners such as MM who clearly violate the law and endanger the safety of others, are only resolved by acknowledging mistakes and deportation.

"Where is the justice and firmness of this country's law?" said Cucun.

Therefore, Cucun assessed, it is time for the government to thoroughly evaluate the surveillance system of foreigners, especially in strategic areas such as Bali. Immigration is also considered to have to tighten the selection of entry and increase monitoring of foreigners living in Indonesia.

"The authorities must also be more transparent and not hesitate to take firm action against perpetrators of violations of the law, indiscriminately," he said.

More than just deportation, added Cucun, this incident must be a momentum to strengthen legal sovereignty and security in the country.

"Don't let Indonesia become a place of freedom for lawbreakers from abroad who threaten public order and endanger our own citizens," he concluded.

It is known that the brutal action of an American foreigner that occurred at a clinic in Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung, Bali, was recorded and went viral on social media.

The video circulating shows a naked man wearing only shorts raging and damaging clinic facilities, causing panic among patients and staff. This incident occurred on Saturday morning, April 12.

In the video, a foreigner who was later identified with the initials MM, was seen slamming a cupboard, tearing the barrier barriers to the examination room, and repeatedly rebuking people around him. This action immediately sparked panic among patients who were being treated and clinical staff who tried to save themselves.

As a result of his brutal action, MM was deported on Monday, April 14, at 19.00 WITA. After one day earlier he was detained at the Denpasar Immigration Office since Sunday, April 13. Although the urine test results showed he was positive for consuming THC and cocaine, the police did not arrest him because no evidence was found.