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Bandung City Seals Videotron Linked to Illegal Tree Felling

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Bandung City Government sealed a videotron at the Six Nine Padel Club for lacking permits, linked to the illegal felling of 10 trees.
  • The sealing is a firm stance by the city government to enforce regulations and protect the environment.
  • The investigation revealed the trees were cut because they obstructed the videotron's visibility, leading to penalties including reforestation and fines.

The Bandung City Government has sealed a large videotron screen at the Six Nine Padel Club on Jalan L.L.R.E. Martadinata, also known as Jalan Riau. This action was taken because the videotron lacked the necessary permits, a situation that emerged as a consequence of an investigation into the illegal felling of 10 trees along the same street.

This is a form of firmness by the Bandung City Government in enforcing regional regulations as well as maintaining environmental sustainability.

— Bambang SukardiThe Head of the Bandung Civil Service Police Unit explained the reason for sealing the videotron.

According to Bambang Sukardi, the Head of the Bandung Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP), the sealing demonstrates the city government's firm commitment to enforcing local regulations and preserving environmental integrity. An inspection report confirmed a connection between the tree removal and the installation of the videotron, which had not obtained an Advertising Operation Permit (IPR).

The tree felling itself violated Bandung City Regulation No. 3 of 2026. Article 17, Paragraph 1, Letter J of this regulation mandates replacing each felled tree and imposes a fine of 10 million rupiah per tree. For the 10 trees removed, the penalty includes the obligation to plant 100 new trees and a 100 million rupiah administrative fine. While the perpetrators have accepted responsibility, the investigation continues to determine if others were involved.

They stated they are responsible for the action. However, the investigation process will continue to explore whether other parties were also responsible.

— Bambang SukardiSukardi commented on the accountability for the tree felling.

Sukardi clarified that the sealing specifically targeted the unpermitted videotron, while the padel club's operations could continue as its permits were in order. The operation involved multiple city departments, including environmental and housing agencies. The city is also coordinating the replanting of replacement trees and the restoration of public spaces. Previously, a video of Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan expressing anger over the tree cutting went viral, prompting his order for a swift investigation. The probe escalated from a minor regulation violation to a potential criminal offense, indicating the seriousness of the environmental damage.

Initially it was a minor violation, now it points to a suspected serious violation.

— Muhammad FarhanMayor Muhammad Farhan described the escalation of the investigation into the tree felling.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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