Former Indonesian Vice Presidents Jusuf Kalla (JK) has been reported to the Polda Metro Jaya over allegations of religious defamation following a lecture delivered at the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Mosque on March 5, 2026. The report was filed by the General Chairman of the Indonesian Christian Youth Movement (GAMKI), Sahat Martin Philip Sinurat, along with several other organizations.
Family Urges Restraint Amid Protest Threats
In response to the legal report, several social organizations (ormas) have reportedly planned demonstrations in defense of JK. These rallies are expected to target the office of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in South Sulawesi.
Representing the family, Subhan Djaya Mappaturung, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer of KALLA, has called on the public to avoid such protests. He emphasized that sympathy and support should not grab a form that disrupts public order, peace, or harmony.
Subhan further warned that mass movements could be manipulated by certain parties seeking to exploit the current situation. He has requested that authorities anticipate these actions to maintain societal stability.
PSI Distances Itself from Legal Action
The legal report was filed by Sahat Martin Philip Sinurat, who serves as the General Chairman of GAMKI (2023-2026) and was appointed as the Acting (Plt) Chairman of the PSI Regional Leadership Council (DPW PSI) for North Sumatra in January 2026.
However, PSI Daily Chairman Ahmad Ali has clarified that the party is not involved in the reporting of Jusuf Kalla. He stated that PSI has no business with the legal filings made by Sahat.
Ahmad Ali, who serves as the Regional Leader for Central Sulawesi in the Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI) where JK is the General Chairman, expressed a desire to resolve the tension. He indicated that he may attempt to mediate between Sahat and JK to end the current turmoil.
Potential Next Steps
The situation may evolve depending on whether the proposed mediation by Ahmad Ali is successful. If a meeting is arranged, it could lead to a resolution of the dispute before further legal proceedings advance at the Polda Metro Jaya.
the level of stability in South Sulawesi may depend on whether the planned demonstrations by social organizations are deterred by the family’s appeals and authority intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Jusuf Kalla reported to the police?
He was reported for alleged religious defamation regarding a lecture he delivered at the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Mosque on March 5, 2026.
Who filed the report against JK?
The report was filed by Sahat Martin Philip Sinurat, the General Chairman of the Indonesian Christian Youth Movement (GAMKI), and several other organizations.
Is the PSI party officially involved in the report?
No. PSI Daily Chairman Ahmad Ali has stated that the party has no involvement in the reports filed against Jusuf Kalla.
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