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        "msgid": "extortion-rampant-in-west-java-dprd-urges-officials-to-take-firm-action-against-perpetrators-1774453878",
        "date": "2026-03-25 22:22:00",
        "title": "Extortion Rampant in West Java, DPRD Urges Officials to Take Firm Action Against Perpetrators",
        "author": "Karta Raharja Ucu",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The West Java Provincial DPRD has called for heightened vigilance by security personnel at tourist destinations during the Eid al-Fitr holiday to ensure visitor safety and comfort amid an expected surge in tourism. Deputy Chairman MQ Iswara emphasised the need for weather monitoring to mitigate risks such as landslides and floods, while stressing proactive measures against illegal levies (pungli) that could tarnish the province's tourism image. Popular sites like Puncak, Ciwidey, and Pangandaran are anticipated to see large crowds, underscoring the importance of collaboration among local government, security forces, and communities for an orderly holiday period.",
        "content": "<p>The West Java Provincial DPRD has requested that all standby\npersonnel be deployed across tourist destinations in West Java province.\nThis measure aims to safeguard the security and comfort of tourists, who\nare expected to surge during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Chairman of the West Java Provincial DPRD, MQ Iswara, reminded\nthe public not to neglect safety factors while travelling, especially in\nareas prone to natural disasters. Additionally, tourists should remain\nvigilant by continuously monitoring weather conditions before and during\ntheir journeys.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that monitoring weather conditions is essential to avoid\npotential risks such as landslides, floods, or extreme weather.\nFurthermore, officials have been urged to enhance their\npreparedness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe public must be cautious and check the weather conditions. Do not\nlet the holiday end in something undesirable,\u201d he told reporters on\nWednesday (25\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>He requested that standby personnel be placed at tourist hotspots\npredicted to experience a visitor influx. Officials are not only to\nfocus on managing tourist traffic but also to ensure environmental\nsecurity, including anticipating potential disruptions such as illegal\nlevies (pungli).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPersonnel must be on alert to ensure tourists feel safe and\ncomfortable. Do not let pungli tarnish the image of West Java\u2019s\ntourism,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that West Java is one of the main destinations for tourists\nduring the Eid holiday, with various attractions ranging from the Puncak\narea, Ciwidey, Lembang, Ciater, Pangandaran beach, and the South Java\ncoastal route. Synergy between local government, security apparatus,\ntourism managers, and local residents is deemed key to creating an\norderly and conducive holiday atmosphere.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/extortion-rampant-in-west-java-dprd-urges-officials-to-take-firm-action-against-perpetrators-1774453878",
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