Kapanlagi.com - Controversy over a video clip in which Baim Wong scolded an old man referred to as a 'beggar' is heating up on social media. Many parties criticize Baim Wong's actions in the video and consider it excessive, including the Indonesian Anti-Discrimination Association (PADI).
Furthermore, Baim plans to report to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) for allegedly violating Law No. 39 of 1999 Jo Law No. 40 of 2008 on the Elimination of Ethnic and Racial Discrimination if he refuses to apologize to the 70-year-old man named Suhud, who is actually a seller of Islamic books.
Previously, both Baim Wong and Grandfather Suhud have made clarifications from their respective perspectives. In his clarification video, Baim Wong stated that he does not regret what he did to Grandfather Suhud. On the other hand, Grandfather Suhud emphasized that he did not intend to beg from Baim Wong.
1. Finally Apologize
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One day after uploading a clarification video, Baim Wong finally apologized to Grandfather Suhud through an Instagram post. Husband Paula Verhoeven also plans to meet Grandfather Suhud in person to apologize.
As known, this controversy coincided with the birth of Baim and Paula's second child. Therefore, Baim reflects a lot on himself.
"The birth of Eldrago is a moment for me to learn... When Allah gives me a warning... it means Allah still loves me... There is no happier feeling than now...
I am endlessly grateful to say Alhamdulillah... because of this incident," Baim wrote in the Instagram caption.
"Sorry for my mistakes... To Grandfather Suhut... I'm sorry... I was wrong... I should have been more polite... I have learned a lot... If it is allowed... God willing, if possible, I want to meet and apologize in person... Once again, I'm sorry, sir," he continued.
2. Not the Child's Fault
Furthermore, Baim Wong also expressed his feelings for baby Eldrago, who has become the center of attention among netizens amidst this controversy. Baim emphasized that the issue involving him has nothing to do with the birth of his child.
Instead, Baim has learned a lot from these two significant moments that happened almost simultaneously.
"For Kenzo Eldrago... This moment happened when you were born... Papa is confident that you will become a strong child... Don't say that because you were born, Papa became like this and say it's unlucky... On the contrary, my dear... Papa is grateful for this incident... It's not Papa's fault to name you Eldrago... You are the one teaching Papa to appreciate life more... Love you, my child... Sorry, everyone," he concluded.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.