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        "id": 1678578,
        "msgid": "viral-old-video-of-students-singing-song-with-sexual-harassment-content-itb-mining-student-association-1776235850",
        "date": "2026-04-15 13:16:17",
        "title": "Viral Old Video of Students Singing Song with Sexual Harassment Content, ITB Mining Student Association Apologises",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "A resurfaced video of the Bandung Institute of Technology's (ITB) Mining Student Association's semi-dangdut orchestra performing a song with lyrics suggestive of sexual harassment has sparked public outrage. The association issued a formal apology, acknowledging the content's misalignment with modern social norms and ethical standards in academia, and committed to removing the material and conducting an internal review. This incident highlights ongoing sensitivities around gender issues and the need for vigilance in student activities to prevent the perpetuation of harmful stereotypes.",
        "content": "<p>A video of the Semi-Dangdut Orchestra (OSD) from the Mining Student\nAssociation (HMT) at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) singing\nlyrics that point to suspected sexual harassment has circulated. ITB has\nresponded to the matter. The clip from the HMT-ITB OSD performance\nfeatures song lyrics that veer towards harassment of women. This\nincident has angered netizens. In response, HMT-ITB has spoken out and\napologised to the public. \u201cWe extend our deepest apologies for the\ncirculation of the song that has caused public concern. We fully\nunderstand and recognise the sensitivity of this issue and express our\nconcern and empathy to the community, particularly women,\u201d reads the\nofficial statement posted on the ITB website, as reported by detikJabar\non Wednesday (15\/4\/2026). The statement notes that the OSD HMT-ITB is\none of the activity units under HMT-ITB, established in the 1970s, and\nthe song titled \u201cErika\u201d was created in the 1980s. We realise this is an\noversight in continuing to perform the song given the development of\nsocial norms and morality in contemporary society. \u201cWe firmly\nacknowledge that the content in the performance does not reflect the\nvalues that should be upheld in the academic environment and student\norganisations. HMT-ITB firmly states that we do not condone any actions\nthat degrade the dignity of any individual or group,\u201d the official\nstatement continues. In addressing the incident, ITB has coordinated\nwith relevant parties to promptly take down the video and audio content\nfrom HMT-ITB\u2019s official channels as well as deletions from affiliated\nindividual accounts, including the 2020 video circulating in the\ncommunity. \u201cWe are conducting a comprehensive internal evaluation of the\ncontent, execution, and oversight of activities related to the song and\nsimilar songs containing such elements, as well as reviewing the\nstandards and guidelines for organisational activities to align with the\nevolving ethical values in the ITB campus environment and society.\nBandung, 15 April 2026 Mining Student Association ITB,\u201d the official\nstatement concludes.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/viral-old-video-of-students-singing-song-with-sexual-harassment-content-itb-mining-student-association-1776235850",
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