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8 Photos of Bongky BIP Remembering Bunda Iffet, Calls the Deceased Like His Own Mother When He Was Still Active Hanging Out in Potlot

8 Photos of Bongky BIP Remembering Bunda Iffet, Calls the Deceased Like His Own Mother When He Was Still Active Hanging Out in Potlot

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8 Photos of Bongky BIP Remembering Bunda Iffet, Calls the Deceased Like His Own Mother When He Was Still Active Hanging Out in Potlot

The former bassist Slank, Bongky Marcel, was present at the funeral of Bunda Iffet which took place at TPU Karet Bivak, Central Jakarta, on Sunday (27/4/2025). Bongky's presence was also a form of final tribute to someone who meant a lot in his life.

Bongky recounted that he went straight to Potlot after hearing the sad news. He admitted that he had received information about Bunda Iffet's passing since the night before through social media. "This morning, since there was already news from social media or whatever last night, I woke up this morning and went straight to Potlot at 10 AM," said Bongky Marcel at TPU Karet Bivak, Central Jakarta, on Sunday (27/4/2025).

When reminiscing about his last meeting with Bunda Iffet, Bongky mentioned that the moment happened about a week ago. He had seen Bunda Iffet's condition, where she had to sit in a wheelchair.
"The last time I met was when Om Soemarno (Bimbim's father) passed away a week ago," he said.

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According to Bongky, in her final days, Mother Iffet still often conveyed important messages to those around her. She emphasized how much Mother Iffet cared about maintaining the bonds of friendship among everyone.

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"In the end, she was indeed sitting in a wheelchair. But there were many messages, messages from Mother to pray for one another, do not break the bonds of friendship," said Bongky.

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The bassist of the band BIP also reminisced about his closeness to Mother Iffet since the early days he joined the Potlot community. He felt that Mother Iffet had replaced the figure of his deceased mother.

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"Mother became a substitute mother at that time, because I lost my mother when I was still in my 20s, I was alone. So from that time, Mother became my mom. She often scolded me, gave me advice, basically she was a good person," said Bongky.

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Regarding Bunda Iffet's health condition before passing away, Bongky revealed that the illness had indeed been ongoing for quite some time. Besides age factors, Bunda Iffet's physical condition had also started to decline in recent times.

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"The illness has been long, and she's also older now. The last time I saw Bunda, she was in a wheelchair," he said.

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At the end of the conversation, Bongky reiterated the importance of continuing Bunda Iffet's message to the entire Potlot extended family. He hopes that the bonds of brotherhood that have been established will never be severed.

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"Yes, it's about praying for each other, don't stop praying, so that everyone stays safe and healthy, and let's not cut off our silaturahmi (brotherhood)," Bongky Marcel concluded.

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According to Anang, Bunda Iffet and the Potlot family opened their doors wide for anyone who wants to struggle in the music world. He remembers that this spirit was taught from the very first time he joined.

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Anang Hermansyah Sad that He Has Not Been Able to Repay the Kindness of Bunda Iffet Who Once Provided a Place to Live at the Start of His Career