Dozens of people from the United Bandung Islamic Forum (FUIBB) visited the Cyber Directorate of the West Java Police on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
The purpose of their visit was to report a social media activist who often makes controversial statements, Permadi Arya, also known as Abu Janda.
The forum, which includes representatives from Islamic organizations in Bandung such as Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, Persatuan Islam (Persis), the Indonesian Islamic Dawah Institute (LDII), and others, considers Abu Janda’s statement that West Java is a barbaric region to be outrageous and no longer tolerable.
“Alhamdulillah, the West Java Police have received our report based on the attention of the Deputy Chief of the West Java Police. We filed this report because Abu Janda has committed irresponsible actions, words, and speech, implying that West Java Province is inhabited by barbaric and intolerant people,” said Ruslan Abdulgani, General Chairman of the United Bandung Islamic Forum.
They reject all such accusations and state that West Java is a region that strongly upholds religious tolerance. Fearing potential unrest among the grassroots community, FUIBB decided to report the individual to the police.
“Abu Janda must be tried, and if necessary, imprisoned to create a deterrent effect and prevent him from inciting division within the community,” he asserted.
Budi Rahman, General Secretary of the Sundanese Indonesian Advocates Association (PAKSI), added that they are reporting Permadi Arya, also known as Abu Janda, for religious defamation and hate speech.
The report filed by FUIBB has been officially recorded under the Report Receipt Letter number LP/B/1061/VI/2026/SPKT/POLDA JAWA BARAT.
“Because this is about upholding amar ma’ruf nahi munkar (enjoining good and forbidding evil), especially since we are in West Java, and this issue is our concern. Therefore, we support the steps taken by FUIBB. Alhamdulillah, our report has been accepted by the West Java Police,” he said. (*)
Bandung
Bandung, the capital of West Java, Indonesia, is a city known for its cool climate, colonial architecture, and vibrant arts scene. Historically, it gained prominence in the early 20th century as a resort for Dutch plantation owners and was the site of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, a landmark event for post-colonial solidarity. Today, it remains a cultural and educational hub, blending its colonial past with modern creativity.
West Java
West Java is a province in Indonesia known for its rich cultural heritage, including the traditional Sundanese arts and music. Historically, it was part of the powerful Sunda Kingdom before being influenced by Islamic sultanates and later Dutch colonization. Today, it features notable sites like the ancient temples of Batujaya and the volcanic landscapes of Bandung.
Nahdlatul Ulama
Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is the largest independent Islamic organization in the world, founded in 1926 in East Java, Indonesia, as a response to the rise of reformist and modernist Islamic movements. It was established by traditionalist Muslim scholars, or *kyai*, to preserve and promote the classical Islamic teachings of the Sunni Shafi’i school, while embracing local customs and culture. Today, NU plays a vital role in Indonesian society, advocating for religious moderation, pluralism, and national unity.
Muhammadiyah
Muhammadiyah is a major Islamic reformist organization in Indonesia, founded in 1912 by Ahmad Dahlan in Yogyakarta. It emerged as a response to what was seen as stagnant Islamic practices, aiming to purify the faith by returning to the Quran and Hadith while promoting modern education, social welfare, and healthcare. Today, it operates thousands of schools, universities, and hospitals across the country, making it one of the world’s largest Muslim civil society movements.
Persatuan Islam (Persis)
Persatuan Islam (Persis) is an Indonesian Islamic organization founded in 1923 in Bandung, West Java, by scholars such as Haji Zamzam and Haji Muhammad Yunus. It emerged as a reformist movement seeking to purify Islamic practices from local traditions and influences, emphasizing a return to the Quran and Sunnah. Persis played a significant role in Indonesia’s Islamic intellectual discourse and continues to operate educational institutions and promote its vision of orthodox Islam.
Indonesian Islamic Dawah Institute (LDII)
The Indonesian Islamic Dawah Institute (LDII) is a prominent Islamic organization in Indonesia, founded in 1951 under the name “Yayasan Pembinaan Mental” (Mental Development Foundation) before later adopting its current name. It focuses on promoting Islamic da’wah (proselytization) and education, emphasizing a strict interpretation of the Quran and Sunnah. Over the decades, LDII has grown into a nationwide network with schools, mosques, and training centers, though it has occasionally faced controversy and scrutiny from mainstream Islamic groups due to its distinctive teachings and organizational structure.
West Java Police
The West Java Police headquarters, located in Bandung, represents the provincial police force responsible for law enforcement in West Java, Indonesia. Its history traces back to the Dutch colonial era, when early policing structures were established in the region, and the force has since evolved through Indonesia’s independence and modernization. Today, it serves as a key institution for maintaining public order and security in one of the country’s most populous provinces.
Sundanese Indonesian Advocates Association (PAKSI)
The Sundanese Indonesian Advocates Association (PAKSI) is a professional organization that represents lawyers and legal advocates from the Sundanese ethnic group in Indonesia. Founded to preserve and promote Sundanese cultural values within the legal profession, PAKSI also works to uphold justice and provide legal aid for the Sundanese community. Its history reflects efforts to strengthen the role of traditional identity in Indonesia’s modern legal system.
