Studi Kasus (UU ITE): Florence Mahasiswa Pascasarjana UGM

Summary

Florens Sihombing, a graduate student at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, sparked outrage when she tried to cut the queue for fuel at a gas station, demanding that an attendant fill her motorcycle’s tank. Her actions led to protests and public anger, compounded by inflammatory social media posts. After meeting with Sultan Hamengkubuwono X to apologize, legal action was pursued. Florens faced accusations of spreading hatred and hostility, with potential penalties of up to six years in prison and a 1 billion rupiah fine. Despite her apology, legal proceedings continued as planned.

Takeaways

• 😀 A woman, a motorbike rider, caused controversy while waiting in line at a gas station in Lempuyangan, Yogyakarta, on Wednesday, August 27.
• 😀 She requested a gas station attendant to fill her motorbike tank while others waited in line, creating jealousy among fellow motorbike riders.
• 😀 The woman was later identified as Floren Sihombing, a postgraduate law student at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta.
• 😀 Floren's social media post about the incident sparked outrage among the people of Yogyakarta.
• 😀 In response, dozens of residents staged a protest at the UGM campus roundabout, demanding Floren leave Yogyakarta.
• 😀 UGM officials announced plans to summon Floren for clarification regarding her actions.
• 😀 Floren later met with Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and apologized to him and the people of Yogyakarta.
• 😀 Despite her apology, the legal process against Floren continued as she faced legal charges.
• 😀 Floren is at risk of a six-year prison sentence and a fine of 1 billion rupiah for her actions.
• 😀 The prosecutor's office has charged Floren with spreading information that could incite hatred and hostility, violating the Information and Electronic Transactions (ITE) Law.

Q & A

What happened at the fuel station in Lempuyangan, Yogyakarta on August 27?

A female motorcyclist, while waiting in line at a fuel station, requested the staff to fill her motorbike's tank before other vehicles in the queue. This caused frustration and jealousy among other motorcyclists who were waiting in line.

Who is the woman involved in the incident at the fuel station?

The woman involved is Floren Sihombing, a master's student in notary studies at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta.

What did Floren Sihombing do after the incident at the fuel station?

She posted a status on social media that angered the people of Yogyakarta, leading to widespread public outrage.

How did the people of Yogyakarta respond to Floren's actions?

Thousands of people protested against Floren by organizing a demonstration at the UGM campus roundabout, condemning her behavior and calling for her to leave Yogyakarta.

What did Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) plan to do regarding the incident?

UGM planned to summon Floren to request clarification on her actions, as her social media post caused public unrest.

Did Floren take any steps to address the situation with the local authorities?

Yes, Floren met with Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and apologized to him and the people of Yogyakarta for her actions.

Was there any legal action taken against Floren Sihombing?

Yes, despite her apology, the legal process continued, and Floren faced charges under the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE), which could result in up to six years in prison and a fine of 1 billion rupiah.

What was Floren charged with under the law?

She was charged with spreading information that could incite hatred or hostility among individuals or groups in society.

What was the specific legal procedure that took place after the incident?

On a Wednesday afternoon, Floren appeared in court for the reading of the indictment by the public prosecutor.

What was the public's reaction to Floren's social media post?

The public in Yogyakarta was outraged, leading to mass protests and demonstrations, as many found her actions disrespectful and unfair to others waiting in line.