4 Controversies of Robby Purba, Once Pushed a Restaurant Waiter and Viral for Beating a Dog Security Guard

Kapanlagi.com - Robby Purba became the center of attention after uploading a video of a security guard hitting a dog at Plaza Indonesia. However, after further investigation, CCTV footage at the location showed that the security guard was actually hitting the dog to save a kitten from being attacked. Nevertheless, the video went viral and the security guard at Plaza Indonesia was reported to have been fired. Previously, in 2021, a video allegedly showing Robby Purba pushing a female waitress at a restaurant also went viral.

Robby Purba then faced pressure to apologize for causing the innocent person to lose their job. Presenter Robby Purba, who was accused of being responsible for the spread of the video and its impact on the termination of employment, finally responded. He released a video apology through his Instagram account on Sunday night, June 9, 2024.

Here are 4 controversies involving Robby Purba, from pushing a waitress to making a security guard hitting a dog go viral, summarized on Monday, June 10, 2024.

1. Encouraging Female Waitresses in a Restaurant 2021

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In 2021, a video featuring a man believed to be Robby Purba pushing a female waitress in a restaurant went viral.

The waitress was pushed until she hit a barrier fence. Not only did he push her, but the man was also seen verbally abusing the female waitress.

As a result, Robby Purba received strong reactions from netizens and was given the nickname 'Kang Dorong' (Pushing Guy). Robby Purba admitted that he was the man in the viral video.

However, he explained that the video was not a real incident, but intentionally created for a social experiment.

Through the video, Robby Purba wanted to give advice to celebrities that all their behavior will be scrutinized and can go viral through gossip accounts.

Therefore, Robby Purba reminded celebrities to always be careful not to go viral. Nevertheless, Robby has forgiven netizens who criticized him for the misunderstanding.

2. Previously Engaged in a War of Words with Roy Kiyoshi in 2018

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Initially, Robby Purba and Roy Kiyoshi collaborated on the show Karma. However, in 2018, Robby suddenly withdrew and made alleged sarcastic remarks towards Roy through social media.

Reportedly, Robby Purba and the production team were annoyed because Roy Kiyoshi frequently took leaves without clear reasons. When Roy chose not to respond to the sarcasm from his 'friend' or negative comments, Robby accused him of playing the victim.

However, in the end, Robby Purba and Roy Kiyoshi reconciled through their closeness shown at the Indonesian Television Awards in the same year.

3. Alleged Homosexual or Gay in 2019

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Since 2019, the speculation that Robby Purba is gay has become a hot topic of discussion. When he spoke with Melaney Ricardo, Robby admitted to being upset about being accused of such.

However, he realized that the issue of homosexuality does not only affect him but also married artists. Robby Purba tries to understand the comments from netizens.

Robby Purba considers it normal for netizens to think that way because he is not married at the age of 30. However, the reason Robby is not married is because the criteria set by his parents are quite difficult, namely a Muslim woman of Batak descent.

Now, with the recent case of the security guard assaulting a dog, the speculation that Robby Purba is gay has once again become a topic of conversation on platform X.

4. Apology to the Security Guard who went viral in 2024

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The incident of dog abuse by its handler at Plaza Indonesia continues to have significant impact.

Presenter Robby Purba, who was accused as one of the responsible parties for spreading the video that led to termination of employment, finally spoke up.

He released an apology video through his Instagram account on Sunday night, June 9, 2024.

In the video, he stated that the video was made without a script, without request, or coercion from anyone, but out of his guilt.

He admitted that he never imagined that his upload on social media, which reposted the brief video of the dog abuse of K-9, would have such a huge impact.

He acknowledged his mistake after uploading the video and challenging a netizen who criticized him. He stated that he should have been more open to accepting criticism without seeking justification or defense.

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What Ethnicity is Robby Purba From?
Despite being of Batak descent, Robby Purba was born in Lampung on July 25, 1986. He is a devout Muslim.

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