2009 Pendet controversy

September 2020 Pendet Dance Controversy Indonesia–Malaysia relations 250px Pendet dancers from Bali, Indonesia August–October 2009 Indonesia and Malaysia Misidentification of the Pendet dance as Malaysian in a Discovery Channel advertisement Resolved with an apology from Discovery Channel Apology from Discovery Channel; tensions between Indonesia and Malaysia Protests, diplomatic communication, calls for apology Indonesia Malaysia Jero Wacik (Indonesian Minister of Tourism) Mohamed Tajudeen Abdul Wahab (Malaysian National Security Council Secretary) Indonesian ultra-nationalist groups organized anti-Malaysia protests, including symbolic "war" preparations An advertisement for the Discovery Channel program Enigmatic Malaysia in 2009 featured Balinese Pendet dancers, wrongly identifying the Pendet dance as Malaysian. This mistake caused public outrage in Indonesia, leading to protests and requests for an apology from Malaysia. Background August 2009: Advertisement and Initial Reactions The advertisement was created by a private company in Singapore for Discovery Channel’s *Enigmatic Malaysia* program.https://archive.today/20140111221642/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=435986 Google's cache-Discovery TV apologises for Pendet dance The incorrect label of Pendet as a Malaysian dance caused strong reactions in Indonesia, where cultural experts, government officials, and the tourism ministry demanded Malaysia explain the mistake.http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/36110-discovery-tv-apologises-for-pendet-dance-gaffe- Discovery TV apologises for Pendet dance 18 September 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090827104438/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/36110-discovery-tv-apologises-for-pendet-dance-gaffe- 27 August 2009 deadProtests over presence of Pendet dance in Malaysia's tourism ad continue http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/23/protests-over-presence-pendet-dance-malaysia%E2%80%99s-tourism-ad-continue.html?page=2 2009-09-03 2009-09-03 Niken Prathivi and Irawaty Wardany The Jakarta Post https://web.archive.org/web/20090829133013/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/23/protests-over-presence-pendet-dance-malaysia%E2%80%99s-tourism-ad-continue.html?page=2 29 August 2009 dead August 2009: Apology and Further Issues The Malaysian government clarified that it was not responsible for the ad, and Discovery Channel later apologized, accepting the blame for the mistake. Indonesia’s tourism minister, Jero Wacik, however, rejected the informal apology over the phone, asking for a formal written apology to make it official.2009-08-28 I Wayan Juniartha Pendet, the dance that rocks the cradle The Jakarta Post http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/08/28/pendet-dance-rocks-cradle.html 2009-09-032009-08-27 Indonesian Minister Rejects Malaysian Pendet Apology Dessy Sagita The Jakarta Globe 2009-09-03 http://thejakartaglobe.com/national/indonesian-minister-rejects-malaysian-pendet-apology/326562 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090831160121/http://thejakartaglobe.com/national/indonesian-minister-rejects-malaysian-pendet-apology/326562 31 August 2009 Reactions Late August 2009: Media and Public Outrage Even after Discovery Channel’s apology, Indonesian news outlets continued to report the clip as a Malaysian government advertisement, increasing public anger. Indonesian ultra-nationalist groups, like Gemars, organized protests, collected supplies, and began military-style training for a “war” against Malaysia.http://www.tempo.co.id/hg/nasional/2005/03/08/brk,20050308-04,id.html Relawan Gasak Malaysia Mulai Latihan Militer 18 September 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110721042827/http://www.tempo.co.id/hg/nasional/2005/03/08/brk,20050308-04,id.html 21 July 2011 deadhttp://thejakartaglobe.com/home/nationalist-groups-collect-registrations-for-war-against-malaysia/328214 Nationalist Groups Collect Registrations For 'War' Against Malaysia https://web.archive.org/web/20090907163706/http://thejakartaglobe.com/home/nationalist-groups-collect-registrations-for-war-against-malaysia/328214 7 September 2009 7 September 2009 September 2009: Security Alerts and Bendera Threats In response to these threats, Malaysia’s National Security Council secretary, Datuk Mohamed Tajudeen Abdul Wahab, directed Malaysian military and border patrols to tighten security. This was due to the nationalist group Benteng Demokrasi Rakyat (Bendera), which had previously set up roadblocks in Menteng, Jakarta. The group threatened to “invade” Malaysia with 1,500 members carrying sharpened bamboo spears via air, land, and sea on 08/10/2009.New Straits Times - Security on alert for 'invasion'http://themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/39696-police-dont-worry-about-benderas-ganyang-threat- Police: Don't worry about Bendera's 'ganyang' threat 11 October 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091010012243/http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/index.php/malaysia/39696-police-dont-worry-about-benderas-ganyang-threat- 10 October 2009 dead University Protests and Flag Burning Several Indonesian universities saw protests where students burned Malaysian flags, including: University of Palangka Rayahttp://metrotvnews.com/index.php/metromain/news/2009/09/02/2951/Mahasiswa-di-Kalteng-Bakar-Bendera-Malaysia Mahasiswa di Kalteng Bakar Bendera Malaysia, Polkam / Rabu, 2 September 2009 12:58 WIB 3 November 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091005220049/http://www.metrotvnews.com/index.php/metromain/news/2009/09/02/2951/Mahasiswa-di-Kalteng-Bakar-Bendera-Malaysia 5 October 2009 dead Pakuan Universityhttp://www.klikp21.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2293:gayang-malaysia-diwarnai-bakar-bendera-dan-kesurupan&catid=52:politik&Itemid=80 Ganyang Malaysia Diwarnai Bakar Bendera Dan Kesurupan 3 November 2009 5 September 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090905034316/http://www.klikp21.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2293:gayang-malaysia-diwarnai-bakar-bendera-dan-kesurupan&catid=52:politik&Itemid=80 dead Mahasiswa Bogor Bakar Bendera Malaysia Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa Universityhttp://oase.kompas.com/read/xml/2009/08/27/01543881/buntut.pendet.mahasiswa.banten.bakar.bendera.malaysia Buntut "Pendet", Mahasiswa Banten Bakar Bendera Malaysia 3 November 2009 https://archive.today/20120712142252/http://oase.kompas.com/read/xml/2009/08/27/01543881/buntut.pendet.mahasiswa.banten.bakar.bendera.malaysia 12 July 2012 dead State Islamic Institute (IAIN) of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin, BantenMAHASISWA BANTEN INJAK-INJAK BENDERA MALAYSIASeptember 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Muhammadiyah University of PonorogoMahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo Protes MalaysiaDecember 2021 InternetArchiveBot yes University of IndonesiaWednesday, 9 March 2005 - detikcom - Gambar Bendera Malaysia Dibakar di Depan KedubesAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot STIAMI Higher School August 17 University of Banyuwangihttp://jawapos.com/radar/index.php?act=detail&rid=112132 Radar Banyuwangi, Kamis, 3 September 2009, Mahasiswa Bakar Bendera Malaysia 3 November 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20160315175211/http://www.jawapos.com/radar/index.php?act=detail&rid=112132 15 March 2016 dead Sunan Giri UniversityMonday, 26 November 2007 - detikcom - Berang Reog Ponorogo Dijiplak, Mahasiswa Bakar Bendera MalaysiaAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot Riyadlotul Mujahidin Islamic InstituteMonday, 26 November 2007 - detikcom - Berang Reog Ponorogo Dijiplak, Mahasiswa Bakar Bendera MalaysiaAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot August 17 University of SamarindaMahasiswa Untag Samarinda Bakar Bendera Malaysia Diplomatic Communication and Security Assurances The Malaysian Foreign Minister contacted the Indonesian ambassador to explain Malaysia’s concerns about the safety of Malaysian citizens in Indonesia. In response, Indonesian authorities, including the Chief of the Indonesian National Police, assured Malaysia they would protect Malaysians in Indonesia.http://www.kln.gov.my/?m_id=15&hid=1050 PRESS STATEMENT BY FOREIGN MINISTER OF MALAYSIA ON SITUATION IN REPUBLIC INDONESIA References Category:2009 in Indonesia Category:Indonesia–Malaysia relations Category:Television controversies in Indonesia Category:Controversies in Malaysia Category:Discovery Channel Category:2009 in Malaysia Category:Protests in Indonesia Category:Dance in Indonesia