Member of Commission E of the East Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD), Puguh Wiji Pamungkas, assessed the need for the state to provide regulations so that the interests of all parties can be accommodated in the polemic over the use of horeg sound which was officially declared haram by the East Java Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI).
"Horeg music is often accompanied by dancing by men and women, which violates moral norms. This is especially true when performed on public roads and witnessed by children. This is clearly a serious disturbance to public order," said Puguh in Surabaya on Friday.
According to him, the term sound horeg originated from the Malang region, used to enliven various community activities such as carnivals and parades, but in practice, it is often accompanied by actions that are considered inappropriate to be displayed in public spaces.
The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) politician emphasized that freedom of expression is guaranteed in a democratic system, but must still respect applicable norms and not harm other members of society.
