Midun's Action Pedaling 820 KM from Malang to Jakarta, Bringing a Coffin as a Symbol of Kanjuruhan Victims Still in Need of Justice

Kapanlagi.com - Miftahudin Ramli (53) alias Midun is a resident of Batu City, East Java. His name came into the spotlight when he held a solidarity action by cycling from Malang to Jakarta. Interestingly, Midun pulled a coffin behind his bike. 

ASN in Batu City departed on Thursday (3/8) from his home in Batu City to Kanjuruhan Stadium in Kepanjen, Malang Regency. The travel plan is expected to arrive at Senayan, Jakarta on the commemoration of Indonesian Independence Day, August 17, 2023.

Midun's action is a step in seeking justice and refusing to forget the Kanjuruhan Tragedy that claimed 135 lives. The coffin he carries is a symbol that the victims are still seeking justice.

1. Choosing Stadiums as a Stopover for an 820 KM Journey

Midun's Cycling Journey from Malang to Jakarta / Photo Credit: KapanLagi.com/Darmadi Sasongko

During his journey, Midun chose to briefly stop at several stadiums along the North Coast route. The journey started from Kanjuruhan Stadium, Gajayana Stadium, Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium, Bung Tomo Stadium, Joko Samudro Stadium, and Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, among others.

Midun traveled a distance of approximately 820 kilometers via the northern coast route. The journey started from Batu, Malang, Sidoarjo, Surabaya, Gresik, Lamongan, Tuban, Rembang, Pati, Kudus, Demak, Semarang, Kendal, Batang, Pekalongan, Pemalang, Tegal, Brebes, Cirebon, Jatibarang, Indramayu, Subang, Karawang, Bekasi, and finally Jakarta.

2. Midun Cycled to Jakarta to Voice Justice

Midun's Cycling Action from Malang to Jakarta / Photo Credit: KapanLagi.com/Darmadi Sasongko

"I have prepared everything since a month ago. My goal is to go to Senayan and meet all football lovers. I don't expect to meet the President or PSSI. I just want to voice out that justice for the Kanjuruhan Tragedy is not yet complete," he said. 

That is the reason why Midun targets his journey to Jakarta precisely on the commemoration of Indonesia's independence. He wants it to be a mourning day symbolizing the death of justice for the victims of the Kanjuruhan Tragedy.

"I just want there to be no more football tragedies in Indonesia that claim lives," he said. 

3. Support from Midun's Wife

Midun's Cycling Action from Malang to Jakarta / Credit Photo: KapanLagi.com/Darmadi Sasongko

An emotional atmosphere as Midun's departure is bid farewell at his home. Although her husband will be away for several days, his wife, Nowo Dyah Sihkanti (46), supports his solidarity action. 

"I pray for a smooth, safe, and healthy journey," she said. 

(kpl/dar/slm)