Racist Viral To Baduy, Calls Jokowi 'Suitable For Bringing Honey And Squatting At The Crossroads,' This Man Leaves Tirto

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JAKARTA - The editor of Tirto.id spoke up after one of its journalists, M. Bernie, was suspected of making racist remarks against the Baduy tribe as well as insulting President Joko Widodo. The editor considers this attitude intolerable.

"As of today, he is no longer an employee of Tirto.id. All the content and intent of M. Bernie's tweet is purely his responsibility as a person," wrote the Editor of Tirto.id quoted Tuesday, August 17.

M. Bernie's previous tweet was heavily criticized by netizens for bringing SARA. He wrote that President Jokowi is suitable for wearing the traditional Baduy clothing during his state speech, Tuesday, August 16 yesterday.

Unfortunately, at the end of the comment, this account asks Jokowi to bring honey and squat at the intersection. "Azzzzsksks Jokowi Make the Baduy traditional clothes really fit, just bring honey + squat at the crossroads," Bernie wrote on his account @pawletariat.

The editor of Tirto said that racism is a form of hatred that does not tolerate it. Our attitude towards the Baduy community and other indigenous communities is reflected in our reports and we always uphold the values of inclusiveness in the editorial.

"The attitude of our journalist, M. Bernie, does not at all reflect the attitude that we have adopted so far."

After all, the effect of the tweet was fatal because it involved M. Bernie's integrity as a journalist and Tirto.id. "This not only injures Bernie as an individual and Tirto.id, but also has the potential to undermine public confidence in journalism."

"For this, we apologize and will conduct an internal evaluation. This issue is also an important lesson for us to be more committed to improving the quality of journalists and prioritizing reports that help uphold justice for indigenous peoples," said Editor Tirto.

M. Bernie, after his tweet went viral, immediately clarified and apologized.

"I have absolutely no intention of insulting the Baduy tribe. I know that the Baduy tribe has very noble traditions and wisdom. But it's true that I have concerns and concerns about Baduy residents who have to walk hundreds of kilometers and then wander in Jakarta to sell Rp100 forest honey. thousand per bottle. Something that might happen because the Baduy's living space is getting narrower."

Thus I apologize for my tweet, especially to the Baduy people. I admit my mistakes, and will learn to be wiser in expressing opinions about the indigenous people of the archipelago."