A story about people who obtain, spread, and make use of information that leads them to disaster.
Rumors that Parjo and his girlfriend, Maya, were frequently engaging in illicit sexual activity originated with the local warung owner. As speculation spread, it triggered various reactions—even a local ustadz (religious teacher) incorporated the gossip into one of his sermons. His words prompted a group of residents to approach the neighborhood association head and plan a raid. However, when they finally forced their way into Parjo’s room, they found no illicit couple; instead, they encountered only Mamat, the boarding house caretaker, who was busy repairing the air conditioner. Amidst the confusion, the group found themselves trapped by thick smoke from a mosquito-fogging machine. Meanwhile, the couple they had accused of misconduct was relaxing on the roof, surrounded by the smoke—which made the building look as though it were on fire.