The Bandung City Government has affirmed its readiness to face the civil lawsuit filed by the former management of Yayasan Margasatwa Tamansari (YMT), the previous operator of Bandung Zoo. The lawsuit has been officially registered at the Bandung District Court with case number 377/Pdt.G/2025/PN Bdg and is listed in the Case Tracking Information System (SIPP).
The Deputy Mayor of Bandung stated that the legal action taken by the plaintiff is the right of every citizen. The city government does not object to the lawsuit and ensures that all legal processes will be responded to in accordance with regulations.
“Everyone has the right to file a lawsuit. We are prepared to respond through the legal department of the City Government,” he said after attending the Socialization of Integrity Assessment Survey and Gratification Control Program at Grand Preanger Bandung.
He explained that the Bandung City Government has prepared a legal team to handle this case.
“If it indeed goes to court, our Head of Legal Affairs will manage the entire process. All preparations have been made,” he said.
On the other hand, a spokesperson for the former management confirmed that the lawsuit was filed. According to him, the dispute relates to the certificate of land use rights for the zoo, which has long been a point of disagreement between the foundation and the Bandung City Government.
“Yes, it concerns the certificate of land use rights,” he said, without elaborating further on the substance of the lawsuit.
The Head of Information and Legal Services at the West Java Attorney General’s Office explained that the Bandung Zoo land, covering nearly 14 hectares, has been recorded as regional property since 2005 in the Model A Inventory Card (KIB) of the Bandung City Government. The land lease agreement ended on November 30, 2007, but the foundation continued to manage the zoo without depositing obligations to the regional treasury.
Bandung Zoo
Bandung Zoo, also known as Kebun Binatang Bandung, is one of the oldest zoos in Indonesia, established by the Dutch colonial government in 1933. It serves as a major recreational and conservation site, housing a diverse collection of local and international animal species. However, the zoo has faced criticism and challenges over the years regarding the welfare of its animals and the maintenance of its facilities.
Yayasan Margasatwa Tamansari
Yayasan Margasatwa Tamansari, also known as the Tamansari Wildlife Foundation, is a zoo and conservation park located in Bandung, Indonesia. It was established in the 1950s as a private collection that later opened to the public, with a focus on both recreation and wildlife education. The foundation has since evolved to play a role in the conservation of Indonesian species and providing a naturalistic environment for its animals.
Bandung District Court
The Bandung District Court is a general court of first instance in Indonesia, established to administer justice for the local population. Its history is tied to the Dutch colonial era, when the modern Indonesian legal system began to take shape, and it continues to operate under the national Supreme Court of Indonesia.
Case Tracking Information System
The Case Tracking Information System is a modern digital platform used by judicial and law enforcement agencies to manage legal cases electronically. It was developed to replace paper-based systems, improving efficiency, transparency, and access to justice. While not a historical site, its implementation represents a significant evolution in legal administration, often adopted in the 21st century to modernize court operations.
Grand Preanger Bandung
The Grand Preanger Bandung is a historic luxury hotel in the heart of Bandung, Indonesia, originally built in the 1920s during the Dutch colonial era. It is famously known for its Art Deco architecture, which was masterfully redesigned in the late 1930s by the renowned Indonesian architect, C.P.W. Schoemaker. The hotel has long been a landmark of the city, hosting distinguished guests and reflecting the colonial heritage and cosmopolitan history of Bandung.
West Java Attorney General’s Office
The West Java Attorney General’s Office is a provincial branch of Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office, responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and representing the state’s legal interests within the West Java region. It operates under the national legal system, with its history rooted in the structure of the Indonesian government established after the country’s independence. The office plays a crucial role in upholding law and order in one of Indonesia’s most populous provinces.
Model A Inventory Card
The “Model A Inventory Card” is not a physical place or cultural site, but rather a standardized form used for cataloging and tracking items within a collection or archive. It was historically used by institutions like museums and libraries to systematically record details such as an object’s description, provenance, condition, and location. This system played a foundational role in the professionalization of collection management throughout the 20th century.
Bandung City Government
The Bandung City Government is the administrative body governing the city of Bandung, the capital of West Java, Indonesia. The city itself was officially founded by the Dutch colonial government in 1810, though its modern governance structure has evolved significantly since Indonesia’s independence.
