UAS Jokes with Helmet-Wearing Woman at Kampar Police Grand Sermon: "Truly Disciplined"
Kampar Police in Riau province held a grand Islamic sermon (tabligh akbar) to welcome the holy month of Ramadan 2026/1447 Hijriah. The event featured the renowned preacher Ustaz Abdul Somad (UAS).
The grand sermon was held in the grounds of Kampar Police headquarters on Monday (16 February 2026). It was attended by Riau Police Chief Inspector General Herry Heryawan and senior Riau police officials, as well as Kampar Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Boby Ramadhan Putra Sebayang.
It was not only police personnel in attendance — hundreds of local residents enthusiastically participated in the sermon. During the lecture, a humorous moment arose when Ustaz Abdul Somad noticed a woman wearing a motorcycle helmet whilst listening to his sermon.
“This woman is truly disciplined. She’s so afraid of being caught in a traffic stop that she even wears her helmet to a sermon,” UAS joked, drawing roars of laughter from the audience.
“How much more impressive can the people of Kampar get? The people of Kampar are already so disciplined. Not only do they wear helmets when riding motorcycles, they even wear them when listening to sermons,” he continued.
The moment drew hearty laughter from the audience. Realising the attention, the helmet-wearing woman waved her hand.
“Hi bestie,” UAS greeted her, prompting another wave of laughter.
“Now where was I? I’ve completely lost my train of thought,” he added, eliciting yet more laughter.
In his sermon, UAS provided spiritual guidance on fasting and its virtues. The community enthusiastically followed the event.
Kampar Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Boby Ramadhan Sebayang said the event was intended to serve as a moment of reflection, particularly for Kampar Police personnel, to strengthen their faith and devotion.
“We very much hope this event can enhance our faith and devotion as we approach the fasting month, so that what has been carried out today may strengthen our faith and devotion,” Boby said in his address.
He added that Kampar Police would always be present to provide service, protection and guidance to the community. On the occasion, he also urged the public to play an active role in maintaining public order and security, particularly ahead of Ramadan.
Kampar Police also urged that the observance of Balimau Kasai take into account safety considerations, crowd density and river safety. Police advised the public not to force themselves into the river if the current is strong.
Balimau Kasai is a traditional bathing ritual using water mixed with lime (kaffir lime) and fragrant herbs (kasai), practised by the people of Riau, particularly along the Kampar River. This tradition has been passed down through generations and is performed the day before Ramadan to purify body and soul, symbolise joy and serve as an occasion for communal bonding. It is also known as mandi potang mogang.