Retno Paradinah Pawns Zul Zivilia's Guitar Collection to Sustain Life, Now Saving to Redeem One of Them

Kapanlagi.com - Retno Paradinah, the wife of Zul Zivilia, decided to sell and pawn some of her husband's guitar collection. This had to be done due to urgent financial needs for her and her children's living expenses.

"I pawned several guitars. Some were sold for Rp 9 million, some for Rp 9.5 million. There is also one that is still in Bone, when he performed, his guitar was held by the event organizer," said Retno when met in the Tendean area, Mampang, South Jakarta, recently.

Zul himself is still serving his sentence at the Class IIA Narcotics Prison in Gunung Sindur, Bogor, West Java. Zul was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Panel of Judges of the North Jakarta District Court and was found guilty in December 2019 for being an intermediary in the distribution of drugs such as methamphetamine and ecstasy pills.

1. Still Playing in Prison

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While in prison, Zul formed a band with other inmates and obtained special permission from the prison authorities to perform at events organized by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) of the Republic of Indonesia.

"Kak Zul plays the guitar and keyboard," said Retno.

2. Need a Guitar for Performance

Retno revealed that Zul needs his guitar to perform with his bandmates in the prison. Zul feels uncomfortable using the guitars provided in the prison.

"Maybe because of the limitations, the musical instruments are not good enough," said Retno.

3. Redeeming the Pawned Guitar

Therefore, Retno is confused because Zul asked her to retrieve the guitar he pawned. Currently, there is no money available to redeem it.

"He wants his guitar, which was sold and pawned yesterday, to be returned somehow," said Retno Paradinah.

4. Prioritize Children

Retno is grateful that her husband did not rush to ask for one of the pawned guitars. Moreover, Zul understands Retno's position in prioritizing their income for the needs of their children.

"If I have a lot of jobs, it's for the sake of the children, for their education," explained Retno Paradinah.

5. Saving to Redeem the Guitar

However, Retno realizes that the guitar is a tool for her husband to earn a living for himself and their children. That's why she is slowly saving money to redeem one of the pawned guitars.

"Let's gather the funds first, because the cost is not small," concluded Retno Paradinah.

(kpl/aal/rsp)