Residents Protest Ban on Wedding Events at Teluk Pucung Sub-District Office in Bekasi

Bekasi - Residents held a demonstration in the courtyard of the Teluk Pucung Sub-District Office, North Bekasi Sub-District, Bekasi City, on Tuesday (7/4/2026).

The action was triggered by the issuance of a circular prohibiting the use of the sub-district office courtyard for wedding party activities.

The circular, numbered 145/18/KLTP Set regarding Notification of the Use of the Teluk Pucung Sub-District Office Courtyard, was signed by the Teluk Pucung Sub-District Head, Ismail Marzuki, on Thursday (2/4/2026).

A resident named Yuda (35) stated that the closure of access to the sub-district courtyard for celebrations was not the first time it had occurred.

Previously, this regulation had also drawn protests from the community.

“This incident has happened repeatedly. The reason given by the sub-district for issuing the letter was on the orders of the inspectorate. When we checked, it turned out there was no order to issue such a circular,” said Yuda when confirmed via message on Thursday (8/4/2026).

According to him, the policy sparked residents’ anger, especially since some had already distributed invitations for their events, putting their celebrations at risk of cancellation.

In addition, during the mediation process, some residents also voiced calls for the sub-district head to be transferred from his position due to the recurring polemic regarding the use of sub-district land.

In response to the residents’ protests, Teluk Pucung Sub-District Head Ismail Marzuki expressed his willingness to revoke the circular in accordance with the mediation outcome with the community.

“As per the residents’ request, we will revoke the circular later,” said Ismail.

Nevertheless, Ismail hopes that the community can utilise the facility in an orderly manner while still prioritising the existing rules.

Meanwhile, the Acting Head of the Bekasi City Regional Inspectorate admitted that he had never given instructions to issue the circular prohibiting the use of the sub-district courtyard.

“There was no such directive from the inspectorate,” he said.

This statement simultaneously refutes the reason previously cited as the basis for issuing the circular and became one of the triggers for the residents’ protest action.