Yogyakarta Palace mourns loss of top photographer Bagas Amar Hakiki, family in Temanggung incident

The Yogyakarta Palace is mourning the tragic loss of Bagas Amar Hakiki, a talented freelance photographer, who perished along with his parents and sibling during a holiday trip. The family was staying in a glamping tent in the Kledung sub-district of Temanggung, Central Java, when the incident occurred.

Bagas was an integral part of the Yogyakarta Palace's documentation team within the Kawedanan Tandha Yekti. He initially joined the Palace in 2024 as an intern, where his photographic skills were quickly recognized. His proficiency led to his inclusion in the core documentation team alongside two colleagues.

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Bagas was a participant in the internship program at Kawedanan Tandha Yekti in 2024. Then, from the internship, we saw his capable photography skills.

Nyi R.W. Kartiutami Guritno, Pengageng Hudyanawara Kawedanan Tandha Yekti, shared fond memories of Bagas, describing him as someone who was always willing to help, dependable, and pleasant to be around. His passing represents a profound loss for the Palace, not only as a skilled photographer but also as a cherished colleague, "younger sibling," and best friend.

Bagas was also a student in the French Literature program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). The circumstances surrounding the family's death in the glamping tent have not been fully detailed in the provided text, but the loss has cast a somber shadow over the Yogyakarta Palace.

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Bagas was a person who liked to help, could be relied upon, and was pleasant. We are very sorry to lose him. Not only losing one of our best photographers, but losing a colleague, a younger sibling, and the best friend.