Truck Driver Burned by Boss in Bali Comes from Underprivileged Family, Community Raises Donations for Treatment

KARANGASEM, KOMPAS.com - I Gede Selamet (20), the truck driver allegedly set on fire by his boss, IPCP (37), in Muncan Village, Selat District, Karangasem Regency, Bali, comes from an underprivileged family.

Selamet's family's financial condition became a serious concern after the young man had to undergo treatment at RSUP Prof. Ngoerah due to burns covering about 40 percent of his body.

The Head of Muncan Village, I Wayan Tunas, said that Selamet is the eldest child of the couple I Nengah Ngenteg and Ni Nyoman Sumariati.

Both of his parents work as casual laborers. Their income is unstable because the work they find is only available intermittently.

The family is also registered as beneficiaries of social assistance programs.

“The victim's family is a recipient of the PKH aid program, their economic condition is indeed underprivileged. I was also contacted by his family informing me about the planned surgery since it could not be covered by BPJS, so they asked for help in finding a solution,” said I Wayan Tunas on Sunday (20/9/2026), as reported by TribunBali.

Family Breadwinner

Selamet has been one of the main sources of income for his family. He works as a truck driver and is said to be the only family member with a steady income.

“The victim, who is of working age, is the backbone of his family. He is the only one in the family with a regular income, working as a truck driver,” he explained.

At home, Selamet lives with his parents, grandfather, grandmother, and one younger sibling.

His grandfather and grandmother are elderly. Meanwhile, his 15-year-old sibling has dropped out of school and sometimes works washing cars.

“Both parents work as casual laborers, usually helping to move sand. But that work is uncertain—sometimes available, sometimes not. The grandparents are elderly, and the sibling is still young,” he detailed.

Needs 4-5 Surgeries

Selamet’s condition has placed a heavy financial burden on his family for medical expenses.

He suffered burns over roughly 40 percent of his body after allegedly being set on fire by IPCP (37), his boss and owner of the truck he worked on.

Following the incident on Friday (18/9/2026), his family took Selamet to Selat Health Center. He was then referred for further treatment and is currently undergoing care at RSUP Prof. Ngoerah.

Medical sources estimate Selamet will require four to five surgeries.