Elder Mujiran Freed as PBNU Chair Applauds BP BUMN Chief's Swift Action

We commend Mr Dony Oskaria’s swift action in halting legal proceedings against Elder Mujiran. A humanitarian and restorative justice approach is more prudent for the poor driven by survival needs,” said Gus Fahrur to reporters on Monday, 25 May 2026. Gus Fahrur explained that Dony’s actions were highly commendable, taking conscience into account. He added that the state earns respect when it delivers justice and wisdom to its citizens. “This step is highly positive and serves as an important lesson that law enforcement must consider conscience, public welfare, and societal justice. The state is more respected when it delivers justice accompanied by compassion and wisdom,” he said. Gus Fahrur emphasised the importance of wisdom and empathy in cases like Elder Mujiran’s. He expressed hope that future handling of small-scale community issues would prioritise conscience and humanitarian values. “Cases like this often resonate with the public as they involve not major criminals but elderly individuals driven by survival needs. This is where wisdom, empathy, and restorative justice are crucial to ensure the law does not appear harsh on the poor while being lenient on the powerful,” he said. Following Dony’s Directive, Elder Mujiran Freed It is known that Elder Mujiran faced legal proceedings for collecting residual rubber sap from PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) I’s plantation in Lampung. Dony reportedly criticised the legal process. Dony reprimanded PTPN I’s management, urging them to immediately halt legal proceedings against Elder Mujiran. PTPN I management subsequently announced the complete cessation of legal proceedings against Elder Mujiran. The company has employed restorative justice mechanisms, resulting in his release. PTPN affirmed its commitment to implementing the strategic policy direction from the Head of BP BUMN and Danantara Asset Management COO, Dony Oskaria. It issued an apology and accepted moral responsibility for the public controversy. “Through restorative justice, we are relieved that Elder Mujiran is now free and reunited with his family. On behalf of the entire PTPN management, we extend our deepest apologies to Elder Mujiran, his family, and the wider public,” stated PTPN management in a release on Sunday, 24 May. “Although the family-like resolution was initially initiated by parent company PTPN I, we acknowledge the rapid spread of information. We have learned that field officers must respond with greater sensitivity, responsiveness, and a firm commitment to humanitarian values,” it added. PTPN I stated that restorative justice has always been an option for resolving disputes with local communities, including in Elder Mujiran’s case. The restorative justice process proceeded alongside the rapid spread of news. PTPN I viewed the directives from BP BUMN and Danantara Asset Management not merely as administrative instructions, but as a critical opportunity to recalibrate the company’s asset security operational standards. As the state’s extension, asset protection must not be separated from social responsibility and empathy towards local communities. As a tangible demonstration of commitment and in line with BP BUMN’s follow-up instructions, PTPN is implementing ongoing assistance for Elder Mujiran. Alongside basic needs support, management is also processing job opportunities suited to his physical capacity or that of his family members. PTPN stated that this step ensures its presence in the community is not merely as a business entity, but as a state instrument providing inclusive and sustainable economic solutions.