PRIME NEWS POST

EAST JAKARTA — Improved access to legal services for government agencies and the general public was a core discussion item during the formal audience between FBO & ABS Law Firm and the East Jakarta City Administration. The municipal leadership gave a favourable response to the proposed partnership, particularly for supporting the Legal‑Aid Post (Posbakum) program and community‑based legal assistance.

Munjirin, Secretary of the East Jakarta City Administration, delivered the positive feedback when receiving the FBO & ABS Law Firm delegation at the Pangeran Jayakarta Meeting Room inside the East Jakarta Mayor’s Office on Wednesday (November 11, 2026).

Munjirin stated the administration welcomed the prospective cooperation, noting the strong alignment with the growing need for reliable legal support for both municipal‑government staff and East Jakarta residents.

“Essentially, the Mayor of East Jakarta very much supports this, especially for the Posbakum program and for community members. We are pleased to receive this proposed partnership, and our senior leadership has already given preliminary agreement to move the discussions forward,” Munjirin said.

## Ferdinan Weimar: The Law Firm’s Presence Must Deliver Broader Public Benefits

Ferdinan Weimar, Founder of FBO & ABS Law Firm, explained during the meeting that his team aims to build a productive working relationship with the local government, focused on expanding community access to legal consultation and case assistance.

He argued that a law firm’s role should not be limited to handling the government’s internal legal matters. Residents across East Jakarta also deserve pathways to professional legal guidance when they face issues requiring explanation or formal representation.

“If legal problems arise, you may refer people in need to FBO & ABS Law Firm. That means support for the East Jakarta Mayor’s Office internal needs, but also for residents across the district. We want the firm to deliver wider‑ranging public benefits. For us, this is a new and positive development we hope to grow together with the city administration,” Ferdinan told the municipal officials.

He described the city government’s positive reaction as a strong starting point for mutually supportive institutional cooperation. Legal issues, he noted, emerge across many areas of daily life: administrative disputes, civil‑law matters, business‑related conflicts, and many other cases requiring careful, proper handling.

Ferdinan expressed hope that the promising preliminary talks would move toward concrete programs, so residents would not only know that legal services exist, but also understand exactly where to turn for consultation and representation matching their specific needs. He reaffirmed that every referral and legal service must uphold professional standards, integrity, and respect for each institution’s formal procedures and authority.

## Santrawan Paparang: Holistic Legal Services Combine Preventive Education and Case Handling

DR. Santrawan Paparang, SH, MH, M.Kn, Head of FBO & ABS Law Firm, said stronger public legal access requires a comprehensive approach. Communities need not only representation once a case reaches court, but also early‑stage education and consultation to help prevent legal conflicts from developing.

“Quality legal service should not be built only around resolving existing disputes. Equally important is ensuring people understand the law from the beginning, know their rights and obligations, and receive proper guidance before a disagreement escalates into a formal legal fight,” Santrawan explained.

He outlined the firm’s two main service streams: non‑litigation and litigation support.

Non‑litigation services include legal consultation, public legal education, statutory and regulatory reviews, legal‑document drafting, plus compliance and legal‑protection advisory work for MSMEs and individual residents.

Litigation support covers representation and legal assistance for civil, criminal, state‑administrative, and commercial‑law matters, strictly within the bounds of prevailing regulations and official authority.

Santrawan also noted the opportunity to strengthen Posbakum services, adding that expanded legal‑aid access must be designed around community needs, formal service protocols, and careful coordination with the relevant authorised agencies. He hoped the East Jakarta discussions would serve as a stepping‑stone to define appropriate, professional, and accountable forms of legal‑service support for the district.

## Part of a Wider Institutional‑Outreach Program

The East Jakarta audience forms one stop on FBO & ABS Law Firm’s broader schedule of meetings with municipal governments, municipal agencies, and related institutions.

The firm’s planned outreach list includes the DKI Jakarta Governor’s Office, the Mayor’s Offices for South Jakarta, Central Jakarta, North Jakarta, East Jakarta, as well as the Thousand Islands Regency Administration. Outside local‑government bodies, the team is also scheduling talks with the Indonesian Air Force Legal Service, Indonesian Navy Legal Service, and several other relevant national agencies.

The outreach is intended to introduce FBO & ABS Law Firm’s professional service scope and create potential synergies tailored to each institution’s requirements and internal protocols.

Institutional records confirm FBO Law Firm and ABS Law Firm are registered within the Business‑Entity Administration System under the Directorate‑General of General Legal Administration, Ministry of Law of the Republic of Indonesia.

Through the series of audiences, FBO & ABS Law Firm hopes to contribute to higher public legal literacy, broader access to consultation and case assistance, and stronger community‑wide legal awareness.

For Ferdinan Weimar and DR. Santrawan Paparang, the expanding network of institutional partnerships is more than just relationship‑building. It is a professional platform to make legal knowledge and legal support more accessible for ordinary citizens. All future cooperation opportunities will be followed up through formal coordination channels, with a continuing commitment to professionalism, transparency, and accountability.

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