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Clarifying It's Not for Publicity, 10 Photos of Rayen Pono Continuing His Report Even Though Ahmad Dhani Apologized - Here's Why

Clarifying It's Not for Publicity, 10 Photos of Rayen Pono Continuing His Report Even Though Ahmad Dhani Apologized - Here's Why

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Clarifying It's Not for Publicity, 10 Photos of Rayen Pono Continuing His Report Even Though Ahmad Dhani Apologized - Here's Why

Rayen Pono finally answered the call of the investigators from the Metro Jaya Police to undergo questioning as the reporter in the case of alleged defamation by Ahmad Dhani, Thursday (15/5/2025). This step marks Rayen and his legal team's seriousness in pursuing legal action, even though Ahmad Dhani had previously issued a public apology. Read the full story at Liputan6

The apology was made by Dhani after the Honorary Council of the DPR (MKD) stated that he violated the code of ethics for his remarks that were considered racist. The Gerindra Party politician was reprimanded and asked to issue an apology as a form of ethical sanction.

However, for Rayen, the apology is considered morally invalid. He believes there has never been a sincere regret from Ahmad Dhani that could be accepted as a form of accountability. "For us, that apology doesn’t exist because an apology that comes from regret and guilt has never been there," said Rayen when met at the Metro Jaya Police, Thursday (15/5/2025).

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Rayen Pono added that the apology circulating in the media was never communicated directly or officially to his party. Therefore, he believes there is no reason to halt the legal process that has been underway.

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"So whatever apology exists in the media, we don’t know about it and we always agree that the apology never existed," he said.

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Rayen also emphasized that the legal process must continue regardless of what Dhani has done outside the legal channels. He rejected the notion that this report is solely aimed at imprisoning his fellow professional.

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"Just the legal process. The legal process. Whatever the legal output is, it is the authority of law enforcement," he said.

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He emphasized the importance of letting the legal process run its course without intervention or influence from power. Rayen urged the public to monitor the progress of this case to ensure that justice can be upheld equally.

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"Here’s the thing, there is no intervention, there are no narratives close to power, there are no immunity narratives," he said.

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Furthermore, Rayen also responded to accusations from netizens claiming that he is seeking the spotlight or exploiting the situation for personal gain. He considers these accusations to be misguided and unfounded.

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"If you say seeking the spotlight is wrong, I am on the same level as Ahmad Dhani. From the beginning, Ahmad Dhani was the one who invited me to debate, which means my thoughts and arguments have already been quite disturbing to his mind," he asserted.

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Rayen also reminded Ahmad Dhani not to evade the ongoing legal process. If that happens, he admitted he would not hesitate to express that stance to the public.

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"If Ahmad Dhani evades, it will be reported to us, and we will blast it to the media that Ahmad Dhani is a coward," he concluded.