NTB Provincial Government Comments on the Dispersal of 'Pesta Babi' Film Screening in Mataram

According to detikBali on Tuesday (12/5/2026), the dispersal was carried out by the rectorate of Universitas Mataram (Unram) on Thursday night (7/5). Previously, a similar dispersal of the ‘Pesta Babi’ film screening occurred at Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika (Undikma) in Mataram on Monday (27/4). Additionally, a comparable action was taken by the rectorate of Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Mataram on Friday night (8/5). The Head of the National Unity and Political Agency (Bakesbangpol) of NTB, Surya Bahari, stated that he had coordinated with Undikma and Unram regarding the dispersal of the film screening. According to him, the campuses took the step of dispersal considering the impacts it could cause. “If left unchecked, the impact would be extraordinary if indeed allowed to proceed. We have coordinated with Undikma and its rectorate. So, it’s just internal coordination for now,” said the former NTB DPRD Secretary. Surya emphasised that the NTB Provincial Government has not issued any specific prohibition regarding the screening of the film in the community. However, he suggested that group or open screenings of the film be postponed for the time being. “So, there is no specific prohibition. But postpone it first. We are concerned about the impact. There is no instruction from the centre yet,” he said. According to Surya, the title of the film ‘Pesta Babi’ is considered to have an inappropriate impression in society. Therefore, he asked those who wish to hold open screenings to postpone them first. “Just mentioning the name of the film gives a different impression. It’s just not seemly, that’s all,” he said.