West Java Women's Caucus Demands Stronger Implementation of Regional Regulation on Women's Protection Following Severe Abuse Case
The West Java Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (KPP) has strongly condemned the alleged confinement and physical abuse suffered by a woman, identified by the initials YTR, over a period of three years. The case serves as a reminder that the protection of women must be carried out more responsively and involve all elements of society.
The Chairperson of the West Java Provincial KPP, Siti Muntamah, emphasised that the perpetrator’s actions were inhumane and must be met with appropriate punishment in accordance with applicable laws. “We strongly condemn the brutality of the perpetrator. What the perpetrator did was inhumane, and the victim must receive justice for her rights. Thankfully, the perpetrator has been arrested,” Siti Muntamah stated in Bandung on Wednesday (24/6/2026).
According to her, the protection of women cannot be viewed merely as a domestic issue. Instead, efforts to protect women are a shared responsibility involving the government, families, the surrounding environment, and the wider community. Consequently, KPP West Java is encouraging increased public awareness to be more sensitive to the potential for violence in their surroundings. The courage to report incidents and social concern are considered vital factors in preventing similar cases.
Siti stated that her organisation fully supports the ongoing legal process and hopes that law enforcement agencies can perform their duties professionally to deliver justice for the victim. “The protection of women is part of the rights of citizens that must be guaranteed by the state, especially for vulnerable groups requiring special protection,” she said.
KPP West Java reminded that West Java already possesses a legal framework through Regional Regulation Number 2 of 2023 concerning the Empowerment and Protection of Women. However, the implementation of this regulation is deemed to require continuous strengthening to provide swift and accurate protection for women facing threats or violence.
Furthermore, KPP West Java is pushing for more massive education for women and families regarding women’s rights, early detection of violence, and available reporting mechanisms. The presence of responsive services, including safe houses, is also seen as an urgent need. According to KPP West Java, such facilities are essential to provide temporary protection for women who are victims of violence or find themselves in vulnerable situations.
“We hope that the Department of Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection, Population, and Family Planning (DP3AKB) is more responsive and prompt in providing protection to women in need. The presence of safe houses is very important to provide a sense of security for victims,” she added.
Moving forward, KPP West Java is committed to overseeing the implementation of women’s protection policies through consolidation with female parliament members at both provincial and regency/city levels. The KPP will also monitor regions that do not yet have specific regulations regarding women’s protection.
According to Siti, the existence of strong regulations is a vital foundation for efforts to prevent violence and protect women’s rights. “We want to ensure that all areas in West Java have adequate legal instruments to protect women. The protection of women must not remain a commitment on paper, but must be truly felt by the community,” she said.
Through synergy between the government, legislature, law enforcement, and the community, KPP West Java hopes to create a safer, fairer, and more friendly environment for women. The KPP also invites women not to hesitate in reporting all forms of violence experienced so that they can immediately obtain the necessary protection and assistance.