Palembang, The Indonesia Post – The Governor of South Sumatra, H. Herman Deru, accompanied by Vice Governor H. Cik Ujang, attended the official handover of assets related to the Batang Hari Sembilan corruption case. The assets, located in Yogyakarta, Bandung, and Palembang, were handed over by the South Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office to the South Sumatra Provincial Government at the Graha Bina Praja Auditorium on Tuesday (July 22, 2025).
Governor Herman Deru expressed his pride over the return of these long-disputed historic assets.
“What we have long pursued—assets in Yogyakarta, Bandung, and Palembang—has now been resolved thanks to the hard work of the South Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office,” he said.
He emphasized that the value of the assets is not merely financial, but also deeply historical. According to him, the recovery of these assets represents the dignity of the people of South Sumatra, as many alumni share strong ties with the dormitories/mess facilities in Bandung and Yogyakarta, as well as the Batang Hari Sembilan Foundation on Mayor Ruslan Street, Palembang.
“Many prominent figures lived there during their college years. This issue remained unresolved under several previous governors, but today it has been fulfilled—the prosecutor’s office has returned these assets to the people of South Sumatra,” said Deru.
He added that all legal documentation has been finalized (inkracht) and the next step is to issue new certificates. He hopes the handover will drive better management of regional assets in South Sumatra.
“On behalf of the people of South Sumatra, I extend my gratitude to the prosecutor’s office for returning these assets to our community,” he added.
The Head of the South Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office, Dr. Yulianto, S.H., M.H., stated that the prosecutor’s office aims to provide solutions. He highlighted the challenges in asset recovery, including individuals refusing to return assets or transferring them under different names.
“My hope is that from now on, these assets will be well safeguarded, as our ultimate goal is for the benefit of the people of South Sumatra,” he stressed.
He explained that these assets date back to the 1950s, and their current market value is significant. (mhn/ril)
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