Rayen Dono Files Police Report Against Ahmad Dhani Over Alleged Ethnic Insult
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April 23, 2025 3:34 pm
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Jakarta, Bungkus.biz.id – Indonesian musician and public figure Rayen Dono is taking a firm stand against what he calls an unacceptable insult to his heritage. On Wednesday, he filed a police report against fellow artist and politician Ahmad Dhani over remarks allegedly degrading the Pono clan of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), to which Rayen belongs.
The report, officially registered at the National Police Headquarters under number LP/B/188/IV/2025/SPKT/Bareskrim Mabes Polri, marks a significant escalation in a controversy that has been simmering online for days.
“Today’s filing went smoothly and has been formally accepted. All legal requirements have been fulfilled,” Rayen said after submitting the report.
Rayen admitted that he didn’t confront Ahmad Dhani when the alleged insult occurred. He had hoped Dhani would take the initiative to apologize. But that never happened—and now, Rayen says, it’s too late.
“If he were truly humble and had good intentions, he would have come to me directly. But that didn’t happen,” he explained. “It feels like the moment for reconciliation has passed. We’ve already reported him.”
The singer-turned-politician made it clear that this wasn’t about revenge. Instead, he said he was simply following the advice Ahmad Dhani himself once gave publicly: “If there’s wrongdoing, report it.”
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“No One Is Above the Law”
Rayen also addressed the broader message he hopes this case will send—that holding a public office doesn’t mean being untouchable. In fact, he argues, the higher the position, the more responsibility a person bears.
“There’s this idea floating around that members of parliament have untouchable power,” he said. “That’s a flawed concept. The higher your position, the more careful you need to be—with your words, your actions, your image.”
Rayen’s tone was calm but resolute, emphasizing that his move was not political but personal. “This isn’t about a feud. It’s about defending identity and dignity—mine and my family’s.”
Not Just the Police—MKD Next
Rayen’s legal team isn’t stopping with the police. His lawyer, Jajang, confirmed that they will also take the matter to the House of Representatives Ethics Council (MKD).
“We’re reporting him to MKD as well, because this isn’t just a legal issue—it’s an ethical one,” said Jajang. “As a member of parliament, Ahmad Dhani has a duty to maintain public decorum. That standard wasn’t upheld here.”
The MKD report is scheduled to be filed on Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 AM WIB.
As the news spreads across social media and national headlines, it’s becoming clear that this isn’t just about two public figures. It’s about respect, accountability, and how far one will go to protect their roots.
Ahmad DhaniDPR ethicsEast Nusa Tenggaraethnic insultIndonesian musicIndonesian politicsMKD reportpolice reportPono clanpublic officialsRayen Dono
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