Suderajat: Meeting with Indonesian Official Amidst Sponge-Selling Controversy

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian National Armed forces (TNI) hopes the controversy will not drag on after they made efforts to meet ⁢with⁤ Suderajat (49), an ice gabus (customary indonesian iced dessert)⁣ vendor from Depok who was accused of selling ice made from sponges in the Utan⁢ Panjang area, Central Jakarta.

“It is ⁤indeed hoped ⁢that no prolonged lawsuits or conflicts will arise following the meeting,” said Head ⁤of the Army Public Data Service Brigadier⁤ General Donny Pramono, in a statement on Tuesday (27/1/2026).

Donny stated that the ice sold ⁢by Suderajat is genuine,made from ⁢food-grade materials,and safe for consumption.

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“Based on verification at the scene, the incident was a misunderstanding ⁣between security‍ personnel, in this case Babinsa⁤ (Village Supervisory Non-Commissioned Officer) and Bhabinkamtibmas (Community Security and Public Order Officer), and ⁣the local resident,” Donny emphasized.

therefore, TNI is making efforts to meet⁤ with Suderajat to resolve the ⁢issue amicably and through dialog.

Chronology

Suderajat (49), an ice gabus vendor,