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Viral Video of BGN Head Playing Golf Sparks ⁤Public Outcry

A video‍ of Dadan‍ Hindayana, Head of the‍ National Land ⁤Agency⁣ (Badan⁤ Pertanahan Nasional – BGN), ⁢playing ⁤golf has gone viral on social media, prompting criticism and questions⁤ about priorities, notably given ongoing economic challenges and recent natural disasters in indonesia.

The video, circulating on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, shows ⁣Mr.‍ Hindayana on a golf ⁣course, holding a golf club, wearing a dark green⁤ t-shirt, beige trousers, a⁤ cap, and sunglasses. ⁤ The ‍timestamp on the video indicates it was recorded on December 14, 2025, at 09:12 WIB (Western Indonesian Time).

Social media Reaction

The ⁣video quickly gained traction, with⁤ numerous users expressing their disapproval. As of December 18, 2025, the video on Instagram account ⁢@jabodetabek had received 1,300 likes and 317 comments. another post on @bogor_ garnered 1,200 likes and 213 comments.

Comments ranged from accusations of insensitivity to broader ‍criticisms of government officials. Examples include:

• “can’t expect much,⁣ this is the‍ picture of the majority of leaders in this country, inflation is rampant, ⁣officials are partying,” – @agus
• “There ‍is no empathy at all,” – @yanti***

Similar reactions were observed on TikTok, with the video being widely shared across multiple accounts.

BGN Head’s Clarification: IPB Alumni Event ⁢& Charitable Donations

In a statement⁤ to Kompas.com on Thursday,December 18,2025,Mr. Hindayana explained that ⁣the golf outing was part of an annual event for⁣ alumni of ⁤the Bogor Agricultural Institute (Institut Pertanian ‍Bogor – IPB). He stated that the event⁤ served⁣ as⁢ a fundraising activity.

According to‍ Mr. Hindayana, the golf event successfully collected donations totaling IDR 450 million (approximately $28,000 USD as ‍of Dec 18, 2025 – exchange⁣ rate subject to change). ⁤ A portion of these funds will be ⁢allocated⁤ to aid victims of ⁣recent ⁢flooding in Sumatra, ⁣and some ⁢will be directed to support⁣ recovery efforts in Aceh.