GPS Trackers on Cars Are Outdated, Says Indonesian Official

Muhammad Qodari, head of Indonesia's Government Communication Agency (Bakom), has characterized accusations of GPS tracker installations on vehicles as employing "outdated" technology. He asserted that such claims should not be immediately directed at specific parties without strong evidence.

Qodari explained that current tracking technology is highly advanced, rendering the physical attachment of tracking devices to vehicles an obsolete method, reminiscent of "old movies." He noted that modern tracking can be achieved through software, making the presence of a physical device questionable regarding who installed it.

"If a sophisticated entity were involved, they wouldn't use such outdated technology. It's possible an amateur installed it, or it could even be an attempt to create discord," Qodari stated, implying that the perpetrator might not be who is being accused.

He further pointed out that there is no certainty regarding who installed the alleged device. Qodari suggested that the accuser, Tiyo Ardianto, former chairman of the UGM Student Executive Body (BEM), has not definitively identified the perpetrator, leaving the accusations as mere speculation targeting a particular group.

Qodari urged all parties to uphold the presumption of innocence and avoid hasty conclusions until clear facts emerge. He recommended reporting such suspicions to law enforcement for a comprehensive investigation to determine the responsible party. "Only after it's truly known who installed it can a verdict be passed. Don't let presumption equate to a final verdict; that's a leap," he concluded.