Sultan HB X Responds to One-Star Google Reviews Targeting Culinary Entrepreneur

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Governor of DIY Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X(KOMPAS.COM/YUSTINUS WIJAYA KUSUMA)

YOGYAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, considers the mass action of netizens giving one-star ratings simultaneously on the Google Review account of a culinary entrepreneur as excessive.

This action gained traction on social media after a polemic surfaced regarding alleged illegal parking fees imposed on food truck operators in the Alun-alun Kidul area, Yogyakarta City, a few days ago.

“Well, for me, it’s just too much,” Sultan said on Monday (21/9/2026).

Sultan emphasized that handling the controversy over the alleged illegal parking fees is entirely in the hands of the police.

According to him, the Transportation Agency (Dishub) has already issued a statement on the matter, and it is up to the authorized parties to follow up.

“Dishub has already released a statement, so just resolve it. There’s the police, and others. Let the city administration deal with it,” he added.

Issue of Fees Set by Parking Attendants

Sultan also stressed that parking attendants do not have the authority to unilaterally set land rental fees.

He even suspected that the parking attendants operating in the Alun-alun Kidul area are not official.

“Do parking attendants really have that right? I’m worried it’s illegal. That’s all,” he said.

Yogyakarta City Government Coordinates with Police

Previously, the Yogyakarta Palace urged authorities to follow up on the alleged illegal fees faced by food truck operators at Alun-alun Kidul.

Responding to this, Yogyakarta Deputy Mayor Wawan Harmawan said he has communicated with the police.

“I think what the palace conveyed and their commitment is absolutely right. Indeed, it’s the responsibility of the authorities to investigate further and obtain detailed, concrete information,” Wawan said in an interview at Alun-alun Kidul, Yogyakarta City, on Friday (18/9/2026).

He stated that any further investigation into potential criminal acts falls under police authority.

Therefore, the Yogyakarta City Government has coordinated and handed over the case handling to the police.

“We will see later what the police conclude since it is under their jurisdiction. I have coordinated with them regarding potential criminal elements,” he added.