# Indonesian sound horeg loudspeaker controversy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-sound-horeg-loudspeaker-controversy
> Updated: 2026-09-10T00:09:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

Following the deaths of at least three people in East Java during August 2026, calls for a ban on ‘sound horeg’—large-scale loudspeaker parade systems—have intensified.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in East Java has urged for stricter law enforcement and more binding legal decisions from governors or local regents, noting that previous fatwas and circulars lacked sufficient legal strength. The MUI highlighted that some local leaders may be hesitant to crack down on these parades due to political commitments made to loudspeaker owners during campaigns.

At the national level, Eka Widodo, a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs to implement a nationwide ban to ensure public safety. In response to the fatalities, the East Java Provincial Government is reviewing existing regulations, including a joint circular from August 2025 regarding noise levels and permits, to evaluate enforcement through stakeholder consolidation.

Adding to the legislative debate, lawmaker Maman Imanulhaq has expressed support for the MUI fatwa, noting it responds to public complaints regarding disturbances. However, Imanulhaq clarified that the fatwa does not ban the practice entirely, as it can contribute to the local economy and job creation. Instead, he argued that regulations should target specific harmful elements—such as excessive noise, threats to public order, or associations with alcohol and erotic dancing—to protect the rights of both proponents and affected citizens.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Indonesian lawmaker calls for regulation of Sound Horeg

DPR RI member Maman Imanulhaq supports the MUI fatwa on Sound Horeg, calling for government regulation to balance community creative expression with public order and safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-lawmaker-calls-for-regulation-of-sound-horeg

### 2026-09-04: Indonesian lawmaker urges national ban on ‘sound horeg’ after three deaths

An Indonesian lawmaker is calling for a national ban on ‘sound horeg’ loudspeaker activities following three deaths in East Java linked to the high-decibel events.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-lawmaker-urges-national-ban-on-sound-horeg-after-three-deaths

### 2026-09-02: MUI East Java urges ban on sound horeg after three deaths

MUI East Java is urging a ban and stricter police enforcement of ‘sound horeg’ loudspeaker parades after three people died in August 2026 due to related incidents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mui-east-java-urges-ban-on-sound-horeg-after-three-deaths

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