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Portrait of Fariz RM During the Plea Reading Session, Admits Mistake and Promises to Stop

Portrait of Fariz RM During the Plea Reading Session, Admits Mistake and Promises to Stop

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Portrait of Fariz RM During the Plea Reading Session, Admits Mistake and Promises to Stop

Senior musician Fariz RM read his plea or personal defense note in the follow-up session of the narcotics abuse case at the South Jakarta District Court on Monday (11/8/2025). In front of the panel of judges, he admitted his mistakes and promised to stop using narcotics.

"As I mentioned in the previous defendant examination, I made a mistake. My biggest mistake was choosing to use narcotics in my youth, which subsequently became a bad habit in myself," said Fariz RM.

Although he admitted his addiction, Fariz emphasized that this habit never affected his professionalism as a musician.

"Although I must honestly say, it did not interfere with my professional activities because I never used narcotics while working, so it did not directly affect my reputation," he stated.

Read more about Fariz RM at Liputan6.com!

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The singer of the song "Sakura" also revealed his efforts to recover, mentioning his rehabilitation experience during his third case in 2018, which he described as beneficial. "At that time, in 2018, I could say I was free as an active user, I no longer used actively," he said. However, Fariz acknowledged his weakness that often causes him to slip back when facing psychological pressure.

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"I admit I have a weakness where I often slip when I am experiencing psychological pressure. I slip back to using again," he said.

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Fariz expressed his readiness to accept any decision from the judge, but still hopes for a glimmer of light in his case. He views this case as a valuable lesson to become a better person.

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"I believe that whatever legal decision I will receive as a sanction, God willing, it is God's will that gives me a chance and opportunity once again to improve myself, introspect, and rehabilitate myself," he said.

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At the end of his defense, Fariz RM expressed a sincere apology to his family and the wider community. "Your Honor, I just want to apologize, allow me to ask for forgiveness from my family, from my mother who is still alive, then also to my extended family, my wife and children, and the extended family, as well as the wider community, especially the lovers of Indonesian music," said Fariz.

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In addition to Fariz's personal plea, his legal team also read a separate defense note. In that defense, they emphasized that their client is a victim of abuse, not a dealer, and requested that the panel of judges acquit Fariz RM or decide to rehabilitate him.

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Previously, the Public Prosecutor (JPU) charged Fariz RM with a six-year prison sentence and a fine of IDR 800 million, considering that this is the fourth time he has been involved in a similar case.