Latest News on Zul Zivilia After Four Years in Prison

Dream - Do you still remember Zulkifli, the vocalist of the band Zivilia who was sentenced to 18 years in prison due to a drug case? After four years behind bars, he can finally perform in public.

Zul performed with the Zivilia band at the Ramadan Bazaar event organized by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in Kuningan.

"Of course, this is a very happy moment for me because it is a golden opportunity given by the Class II Narcotics Penitentiary in Gn. Sindur to perform at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights," said Zul recently in Jakarta.

While serving time at the Gunung Sindur Class II Narcotics Penitentiary, Zul claimed that he can still continue his artistic work.

"Currently, almost every day, I am in the music studio at the Gunung Sindur Narcotics Penitentiary," said Zul Zivilia.

Not only that, Zul is also trusted to manage other artistic activities. He has been appointed as a prisoner companion in charge of the music department.

"Specifically for the arts, both music and theater," he added.

Zul even has songs that he has created with his friends. "For Mr. Riko Stiven Kalapas, who has given permission for me to record again," said Zul.

No Money, Zul Zivilia's Child Forced to Quit School

Dream - Zul Zivilia's condition in prison has had a negative impact on his family's economy. Zul's wife, Retno Paradinah, revealed that their child had to drop out of school.

This is because their family is financially struggling. According to Retno, although it is heartbreaking, they had to make this decision.

"It is definitely sad, especially because it is my child who really needs education, unlike their other siblings," said Retno Paradinah in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, as quoted from Liputan6.com

During this time, Retno has been assisted by her family to meet their daily needs. However, she feels uncomfortable constantly asking for help.

"I have many relatives and nieces, so I feel like I'm burdening them with too many heavy requests. I'm aware of that. I only ask for help when I'm really desperate, which is quite significant," she said.

On the other hand, Retno revealed that her children have been constantly asking about Zul Zivilia, who has been in prison for 3 years.

"Of course, they are looking for him. What else can they do? I just tell them to be patient, they will meet him eventually," she said.

It is known that Zul Zivilia was sentenced to 18 years in prison for a drug case in December 2019.

Zul Zivilia's Vocalist Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison, Old Video of Wife's Hysterical Crying Goes Viral Again

Dream - The vocalist of the Zivilia group band, Zulkifli, was sentenced to 18 years in prison in a drug case after being arrested in March 2019. This sentence is lower than the prosecutor's demand for a life sentence.

In addition to the prison sentence, social media users were moved by an old video showing Zulkifli's wife crying hysterically when visiting him in prison. The video was reposted by the Instagram account @insta_julid, showing Zul Zivilia wearing a prisoner's uniform.

In the video, Zul's wife, Retno Paradinah, was seen crying because she had to be separated from her husband for a long time. Seeing his wife like that, Zulkifli, whose real name is Zukufli, tried to calm her down by giving her a kiss on the forehead.

This video immediately caught the attention of netizens, many of whom felt sympathy for Zul's wife for having to bear such a heavy burden in life. And many also prayed for them to stay strong in facing this ordeal.

"Oh God, I feel sorry for his wife," said the account shafa_elvina.

"I'm crying, my husband just goes to work and I keep calling him so that he doesn't take too long to come home. How about a lifetime behind bars? Yes, he made a mistake, but I know what it's like to live without a husband for a long time," said the account kinanrahma.

"His wife is truly the best, from the beginning when he was arrested while their child was still a baby, she struggled to support their child's needs without leaving her husband, who was unfaithful and brought shame to her, their child, and their extended family. May goodness and ease be bestowed upon Zul's wife," said the account yunianasatiti78.

"Stay strong for his wife," said the account nadhifahifa.

Zul Zivilia Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

Dream - Zul Zivilia received an 18-year prison sentence. In the reading of the verdict at the North Jakarta District Court on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, the man whose real name is Zulkifli was found guilty of being involved in drug trafficking.

"Declares the defendant Zulkifli, legally and convincingly guilty of committing an act without rights and against the law as an intermediary for a non-plant type one narcotic substance weighing more than five grams," the judge stated in the verdict.

The Zivilia band's vocalist is also required to pay a fine of Rp1 billion. "If not paid, it will be replaced with a one-year prison sentence," the judge added.

The sentence imposed by the judge on Zul Zivilia is lighter than the demand of the Public Prosecutor, who requested a life sentence.

In the judge's verdict, there are several mitigating factors. Zul is considered to have admitted his actions during the trial. Meanwhile, the aggravating factor is that Zul is considered not to support the government's program in combating drug trafficking.

Zul was arrested in one of the apartments in the Kelapa Gading area on March 3, 2019. Along with the arrest of Zul and two other suspects, the police also seized evidence in the form of 9.5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 24,000 ecstasy pills.