Governor Zainal A. Paliwang of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) has provided direct moral support and assistance to a female student from his province following allegations of confinement and sexual violence in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
The Governor visited the student at her dormitory after learning of the incident while he was in Makassar for other scheduled agendas. He was accompanied during the visit by police officers from Polsek Tamalate and Polrestabes Makassar.
Call for Victim Privacy
Governor Zainal has urged media organizations to protect the identity and privacy of the victim to prevent further damage to her mental state. He emphasized that public attention should be shifted away from the victim and toward the pursuit of the perpetrator.
“I ask friends in the media not to blow up the victim, but what should be blown up is how we together look for this perpetrator,” the Governor stated.
Legal and Psychological Support
The Governor has formally requested the South Sulawesi Regional Police (Polda Sulsel) to follow through with the investigation until the case is fully resolved. He also called upon the residents of South Sulawesi to work alongside law enforcement to help capture the perpetrator.
To address the aftermath of the attack, the North Kalimantan Provincial Government (Pemprov Kaltara) is focusing on the victim’s psychological recovery. The government is providing professional assistance from psychologists to treat what the Governor described as “very deep trauma.”
Potential Next Steps
The investigation by Polda Sulsel may lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect if public cooperation and police efforts prove successful. The victim’s recovery process could depend on the continued availability of psychological support provided by the provincial government.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who visited the victim in Makassar?
Governor of North Kalimantan Zainal A. Paliwang visited the student, accompanied by officers from Polsek Tamalate and Polrestabes Makassar.
What support is the North Kalimantan Provincial Government providing?
The provincial government is providing psychological recovery and assistance from psychologists to help the victim overcome deep trauma.
What was the Governor’s request to the media?
He requested that the media avoid publicizing the victim and instead focus on the efforts to find and capture the perpetrator.
How can regional governments better coordinate with local police in other provinces to protect their citizens studying abroad?
