West Java Governor Defends Province's Tolerance After 'Barbar' Remark

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has strongly refuted claims made by Permadi Arya, also known as Abu Janda, who reportedly labeled West Sumatra and West Java as "barbar" provinces due to perceived intolerance. Mulyadi defended his province, asserting that West Java has historically been a bastion of tolerance and openness, where residents live comfortably.

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I always view everything that develops maturely. That today, I emphasize, the people of West Java have long been tolerant. The people of West Java have been tolerant since ancient times.

"I always view everything that develops maturely," Mulyadi stated. "Today, I emphasize that the people of West Java have long been tolerant. The people of West Java have been tolerant since ancient times."

Mulyadi suggested that any instances of intolerance stem from miscommunication or involve individuals who are not native to West Java. He characterized such perpetrators as often being urban dwellers in conflict with other urban dwellers. However, he claimed that under his leadership, issues of intolerance have significantly subsided.

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If there are intolerance conflicts, it is caused by one, miscommunication. Secondly, usually the intolerant perpetrators are not native West Javanese people.

"After I took leadership, it has dimmed. It has dimmed, God willing, West Java is an open province," Mulyadi said. He challenged the notion, asking, "If we talk about West Java's openness, which province is as open as West Java? That's all."

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After I took leadership, it has dimmed. It has dimmed, God willing, West Java is an open province. Let's just say if we talk about West Java's openness, which province is as open as West Java. That's all.