JAKARTA - The trial for breach of contract filed by the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) Central Office against the State-Owned Enterprises Public Relations Forum (FH BUMN) and Agustya Hendi Bernady ended unexpectedly. Before the Panel of Judges at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday (August 21st), PWI's attorney announced the withdrawal of the lawsuit, case number 508/Pdt.G/2025/PN Jkt Pst.
This move was taken just a week before the PWI Unity Congress, which is held on August 29-30, 2025, in Cikarang, Bekasi. "The withdrawal of this lawsuit is solely to maintain a conducive atmosphere for the congress, which is crucial for reuniting PWI," said PWI Central Chairman Hendry Ch Bangun.
According to Hendry, the congress must restore PWI's dignity as the oldest and largest journalist organization in Indonesia. During the conflict, PWI lost its position on the Press Council, was unable to hold the Journalist Competency Test (UKW), and was even evicted from its headquarters in Kebon Sirih. "That really undermines the dignity of the PWI and has led to applause from several parties," he said.
Hendry emphasized that the congress should not be infiltrated by cheap issues that would actually undermine the unity process. He emphasized the importance of focusing on core programs: training, education, and improving the competency of approximately 30,000 members in 38 provinces.
He also expressed his gratitude to State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir, who initiated the sponsorship partnership between the State-Owned Lawyers (FH BUMN) and PWI. This support enabled the free UKW (Competitive Competency Test) in 20 provinces, from Aceh to South Papua.
Chronology of the Lawsuit
The default lawsuit was initially filed by MR Tan Law Firm, PWI's attorney, because the FH BUMN was deemed to have failed to fulfill its payment obligations as per the cooperation agreement. Based on this, PWI deemed the FH BUMN to be in default and took the case to the Central Jakarta District Court.
However, to create a conducive atmosphere ahead of this historic congress, Hendry Ch Bangun chose to withdraw the lawsuit. This decision demonstrates that maintaining organizational unity is far more important than continuing the legal conflict.
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