The Chilling Incident at TempoCThis wasn’t a typical workday at Tempo magazine in Jakarta
On a seemingly normal Wednesday, the Tempo office received an unexpected and sinister package. Wrapped in a cardboard box lined with styrofoam, the package contained a pig’s head, a grotesque message addressed to "Cica," a nickname for political desk journalist Francisca Christy Rosana. The events that unfolded have since sparked concerns about the safety and freedom of journalists in Indonesia.
The Discovery and Initial Reactions
The package was received by Tempo’s Security Unit around 16:15 WIB on March 19, 2025. However, it was not until the following day that Francisca, known as "Cica," received the chilling delivery. After returning from a coverage of an event hosted by Alus Politics and other colleagues, Hussein Abri Yusuf Muda Dongoran, a fellow journalist, brought the mysterious box to the office.
A Horrifying Sight
Hussein opened the box, immediately noticing a foul odor. The smell intensified as he removed the styrofoam, revealing the grisly contents—a pig’s head with both ears cut off and traces of blood. The unsettling scene left Hussein and other journalists deeply disturbed, prompting them to carry the box out of the building.
The Journalist Community on Alert
Editor-in-Chief, Setri Yasra, was quick to label the incident as an attempt to terrorize and intimidate the Tempo team.
- "We suspect this as an effort to terrorize and hinder journalistic work," Setri stated, emphasizing the grave implications of such an incident.
| Incident | Impact | Actions Taken | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deliverance of the pig’s head in a cardboard box to Francisca Christy Rosana | A clear terrorist act | Initial report incident to Editor | news |
Yasra highlighted the legal protections afforded to journalists in Indonesia under Law Number 40 of 1999. This law outlines the rights and protections of journalists, ensuring that their work cannot be terrorized, disturbed, or intimidated.
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1. What is Law Number 40 of 1999 concerning the press?
Law Number 40 of 1999 is a legal framework in Indonesia that regulates the protection of the press and journalists, ensuring their freedom of work and preventing any form of terror, disturbance, or intimidation.
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Journalists worldwide face various threats, including physical harm, online harassment, and legal intimidation, with Indonesia reporting a significant increase in such incidents.
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