Brilio.net - Who doesn't know Pak Ogah? It seems that in almost all big cities you see men standing at intersections to help regulate traffic flow in a unique way. Although they have no official authority, Pak Ogah has become an inseparable part of the scenery on several roads in Indonesia.
Well, before the nickname Pak Ogah was known, it turns out that this 'profession' has existed since the past, even since the 80s. In the past, Pak Ogah was better known as the Cepek Police, the existence of these officers was to provide voluntary assistance to drivers on the road.
However, over time, the image of the Cepek Police has become increasingly associated with negative impressions due to allegations of extortion. Nevertheless, their role in regulating traffic cannot be ignored, even mushrooming to this day.
The origin of the Cepek Police has recently become the public spotlight because of their involvement in the mob attack on a tourist car on the Puncak alternative route, Bogor. It is known that the incident occurred on Sunday (22/12) and went viral on social media. In the upload, the car driver was seen being beaten by a number of Pak Ogah.
The assault began when the victim IH overtook the car in front of him because it had broken down. Accidentally, he bumped into a man and touched his car's rearview mirror. Then, IH stopped to check the broken down vehicle that he had bumped into.
The traffic jam situation J, D, and R then knocked on the back window of the victim's car. Then, IH's wife got out of the car and asked because her car was knocked hard. As a result, there was an argument and then a beating was carried out by J, D, and R on IH.
Looking at the incident, it certainly serves as a lesson for the general public. The existence of Pak Ogah is indeed quite helpful for drivers on the highway, especially in crowded conditions. However, it is not appropriate to commit violence on the road, especially as Pak Ogah who used to be known to help drivers on the road.
Regardless, it is important to understand the origins of Pak Ogah, formerly known as Polisi Cepek, to broaden your insight into the phenomena occurring in Indonesia. To better understand it, let's take a look at the complete review that brilio.net has adapted from various sources, Friday (12/27).
The origin of the Cepek Police, now a highway icon with the nickname Pak Ogah.
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Police Cepek or Pak Ogah in Dutch is known as voorijder which means road opening police. It can be said that Pak Cepek refers to individuals who volunteer to help regulate traffic on the highway, in the hope of getting a monetary reward from drivers.
Generally come from lower class society and have various motives in doing so. Some purely want to help smooth traffic flow and facilitate road users. There are also those who use it to earn income.
In terms of Police Cepek is divided into two words, namely police and cepek. Called police, because they work like a traffic police. While cepek is a term for Rp.100, although the amount given in reality varies (generally Rp.1000 to Rp.2000). Then, the term cepek was popularized by Pak Ogah, a fictional character in the television series Si Unyil which aired in the 1980s and 1990s.
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In the series, Pak Ogah is depicted as a traffic controller who asks for a small amount of money from drivers. Although this character is fictional, he manages to bring humor while reflecting the reality of traffic conditions in Jakarta. As a result, Pak Ogah began to appear everywhere such as at intersections and busy roads to help regulate traffic in exchange for money from drivers.
It can be said that the Cepek Police or Pak Ogah emerged spontaneously along with the rapid development of urban areas in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta, which is known as the city with the highest level of congestion. In addition, the limited economic conditions of the community also played a role in the emergence of this cepek police phenomenon.