The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) have arrested a social media influencer from Brunei Darussalam, identified by the initials MIA (33), for her alleged involvement in a fatal assault on a fellow countryman. The victim, MHF (30), also a Brunei national, died following a violent encounter in the Blok M area of Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.
MIA was apprehended by the General Crimes Directorate (Ditreskrimum) in the early hours of Monday, May 25, in the Kebayoran Lama district. “The team has secured one suspect regarding the alleged criminal act of assault that resulted in the victim’s death,” stated AKBP Resa Fiardi Marasabessy, Sub-Directorate III Chief at Polda Metro Jaya, on Tuesday, May 26.
The incident reportedly took place on Jalan Sultan Hasanuddin, Melawai, at approximately 2:00 AM on Wednesday, May 6. Authorities identified the suspect after conducting a thorough investigation, which included processing the crime scene, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing CCTV footage from the surrounding area.
Triggered by a Verbal Altercation
Police have revealed the timeline of the events leading to the death of the Brunei national. According to investigators, the tragedy was sparked by a heated argument that escalated when the victim was struck with a glass bottle.
Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for Polda Metro Jaya, stated that the assault occurred around 3:30 AM in front of Restu Sport, located within the Blok M Hub. Prior to the attack, the victim was at the location with a witness when several individuals arrived and began talking with them.
At approximately 3:28 AM, the suspect arrived at the scene in a vehicle with a companion. Upon exiting the car, MIA was seen carrying a black paper bag, which was later found to contain a glass bottle. Budi explained that an argument broke out at the entrance of the Blok M Hub, which then shifted toward the front of Restu Sport.
During the confrontation, MIA allegedly struck the victim once on the head with the paper bag containing the glass bottle, causing MHF to collapse. Following the assault, the victim was briefly taken to a nearby lodging before being transferred to the Pertamina Central Hospital (RSPP) for medical treatment. However, his condition continued to deteriorate until he passed away on May 16, 2026.
Visiting Jakarta for a Concert
It has been revealed that MHF was part of a group of travelers from Brunei Darussalam who had come to Jakarta specifically to attend a concert. The group had been staying at a hotel in the Blok M area for more than a week prior to the incident.
Darwin, the hotel’s Front Office Manager, confirmed the victim’s stay, noting that the group consisted of eight men and women. “The guests stayed with us for more than a week with the purpose of watching a concert. That is all we were informed of,” Darwin said on Tuesday. He added that the hotel staff were unaware of any conflicts involving the guests during their stay.
The hotel management received no immediate information regarding the fatal encounter. According to Darwin, the group’s check-out process on May 14, 2026, was entirely normal. “There was nothing suspicious; the check-out was handled as usual,” he noted. It was only three days after the group had departed that police arrived at the hotel to request information and conduct their investigation.
Summary
Polda Metro Jaya has arrested a Brunei social media influencer, MIA (33), for the fatal assault of a fellow countryman, MHF (30), in Jakarta’s Blok M area. The incident was triggered by a verbal altercation that escalated when the suspect struck the victim on the head with a glass bottle. MHF, who was visiting Jakarta for a concert, passed away at the hospital on May 16, 2026, following the attack.
Police identified the suspect through CCTV analysis and witness interviews before apprehending her in Kebayoran Lama. Although hotel staff noted that the victim’s travel group behaved normally during their stay, investigations confirmed the assault occurred near the Blok M Hub. MIA is currently in custody as authorities continue their investigation into the tragic event.