Cirebon Deputy Speaker apologizes for 'chubby' comment

Nana Kencanawati, the Deputy Speaker of the Cirebon Regional People's Representative Council in West Java, has apologized after facing public backlash for a derogatory comment made on social media. The politician, affiliated with the Gerindra Party, referred to a woman protesting a local program as "gembrot" (chubby) in a comment on a social media post.

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I offer my deepest apologies to the person concerned, her family, and the entire community for the comment I wrote on social media.

The remark quickly drew widespread criticism, leading Kencanawati to issue a public apology through her personal social media accounts. "I offer my deepest apologies to the person concerned, her family, and the entire community for the comment I wrote on social media," she stated. Kencanawati admitted that her comment was inappropriate and did not align with the conduct expected of a public official, acknowledging that it caused discomfort and offense.

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The comment was inappropriate, it does not reflect the attitude I should show and has caused inconvenience and offense to many parties.

"This incident serves as a valuable lesson for me to be wiser, more careful, and respectful of every citizen in my communication, both in person and via social media," she added. Following the controversy, Kencanawati's personal social media accounts, including her Instagram profile, were made private. The incident originated from a viral video of a protest against a local program, where the woman in question was vocally expressing her opposition.

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This incident serves as a valuable lesson for me to be wiser, more careful, and respectful of every citizen in my communication, both in person and via social media.