Mugging on 'MV Kerinci'

Mugging on 'MV Kerinci'

From Kompas

On Dec. 4, I boarded the MV Kerinci for a voyage from Padang to Tanjung Priok. At 9 a.m., a crew member named Harianto made a forced entry into my cabin (number 6030, 1st class).

He locked the door and menaced me with a knife. However, I did not relinquish my money and jewelry. The man also mistreated me. I defended myself and cried for help, but no crew members came to the rescue.

Although the man was taken into police custody at Tanjung Priok harbor, PT Pelni did not pay any attention to my wounds and bruises, as well as my depression, despite the fact that I directly reported the case to the ship's captain, the branch manager of PT Pelni Tanjung Priok and the board of directors of PT Pelni on Jl. Gadjah Mada in Jakarta.

I appeal to the community, especially women, to take special care when traveling on Pelni ships.

MRS. ALIMAR

Padang, West Sumatra