Top 3 News: UI Students' Sexual Harassment Case, Best Space Movies

The University of Indonesia (UI) is currently at the center of a serious investigation as Jakarta Police probe allegations of sexual harassment involving students from its Law Faculty. The case, which reportedly occurred at the Student Activity Center in Depok, has brought to light disturbing accusations of both verbal and digital harassment, allegedly perpetrated by 16 students through a WhatsApp group. This situation has understandably caused significant concern within the university community and beyond.

According to reports, the Jakarta Metro Jaya Police are actively engaged in gathering evidence related to these allegations. However, Chief of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Police, Sr. Comr. Budi Hermanto, noted that as of Thursday, April 16, 2026, a formal police report had not yet been officially received. Despite this, the police department, specifically the Directorate of Women and Children's Protection and Anti-Human Trafficking (PPA and PPO), has initiated coordination with UI to address the matter promptly.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges universities face in combating sexual harassment and ensuring a safe environment for their students. The UI Student Executive Board (BEM UI) and the BEM UI Alliance, alongside the victim's legal counsel, have issued statements, indicating a concerted effort to address the issue. The proactive coordination between the police and the university administration is a crucial step in ensuring that such allegations are thoroughly investigated and that appropriate measures are taken to prevent future occurrences. The Tempo English compilation of top news also features other diverse topics, including a list of the '10 Best Space Movies' and details about the K-pop group Katseye's performance at Coachella 2026, indicating the varied interests of its readership.

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As of today, the Metro Jaya Police has not officially received a police report.