News Summary:
- Ammar Zoni’s drug case hearing was conducted online from Nusakambangan Penitentiary.
- He expressed frustration, claiming he couldn’t prepare his defense due to communication difficulties and lack of writing materials.
- At the end of the session, Ammar flirted with his girlfriend, Dr. Kamelia, which lightened the mood.
The much-anticipated first court appearance of actor Ammar Zoni in his drug trafficking case garnered significant attention on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Despite not being permitted to attend in person at the Central Jakarta District Court, Ammar participated in the proceedings virtually.
Ammar is currently detained at Nusakambangan Penitentiary in Central Java, alongside five co-defendants. While his physical presence was restricted, he was granted the opportunity to communicate with both his legal counsel and his girlfriend, Dr. Kamelia.
Kamelia was observed smiling shyly during the hearing, a small moment that hinted at a more personal interaction to come.
Today’s session was scheduled for the reading of Ammar Zoni’s exception, or defense plea, in the ongoing drug distribution case. Addressing the panel of judges, Ammar candidly admitted his inability to present his personal defense.
He attributed this critical setback to significant obstacles encountered during his detention in Nusakambangan. Ammar highlighted two primary reasons for his predicament: firstly, severe limitations in communicating with his legal team; and secondly, he stated that he was not provided with essential writing materials—specifically paper and a pen—needed to draft his exception.
“How can we proceed with this exception hearing if my communication with my legal counsel is so severely restricted?” Ammar questioned the court. “We were not given paper and pens to write our personal exceptions. Therefore, I believe there is nothing to convey in this exception.”
Given these challenges, Ammar Zoni made a direct appeal to the judicial panel, requesting permission for himself and his six co-defendants to attend future trials in person. He passionately argued that an offline presence would facilitate much-needed closer interaction with their lawyers, crucial for preparing a robust defense.
“We hope to be able to attend offline during the trial, Your Honors,” Ammar pleaded. “I represent my six co-defendants. Because until now it has been very difficult to communicate [with lawyers], so what’s the point? If we could be offline, perhaps we could be closer to [our lawyers]. I respectfully ask again for this exception to be made offline.”
In response to Ammar’s request and the complexities surrounding the defense plea, the presiding judge adjourned the session. The court granted the defendants one week to prepare. The judge issued a stern warning, emphasizing the need for expediency: “I’m giving the defendants one week. In one week, ready or not, we will continue [the trial]. Let’s expedite the trial, because if it’s postponed again, it will take a long time. This case will never end.”
Following the formal conclusion of the court proceedings, Ammar Zoni was allowed to speak with his lawyer and family. Notably, Dr. Kamelia also joined the brief conversation via phone connection.
It was during this private moment that Ammar’s demeanor softened, and he playfully flirted with his girlfriend. “I always think about you every day,” he expressed, a remark that brought a bashful smile and a flush to Kamelia’s face.
Blushing, Dr. Kamelia, visibly flustered yet touched, responded by inquiring about Ammar’s well-being. “You’re healthy, right, that’s what matters?” she asked tenderly. Ammar simply replied, “Oh, it’s fine.”
Throughout the virtual hearing, Ammar’s physical appearance was noticeably different from his previous detention at Cipinang. He appeared with a clean-shaven head and a leaner physique.
Summary
Actor Ammar Zoni attended his drug trafficking trial virtually from Nusakambangan Penitentiary, where he expressed frustration over his inability to prepare a defense. He cited severe communication restrictions with his legal team and a lack of writing materials as key obstacles. Ammar subsequently appealed to the judicial panel, requesting permission for himself and his six co-defendants to attend future trials in person to facilitate closer interaction with their lawyers; the judge granted them one week to prepare, emphasizing the need for expediency.
Following the formal court proceedings, Ammar was permitted a brief phone conversation with his lawyer, family, and girlfriend, Dr. Kamelia. During this private interaction, he playfully flirted with Kamelia, telling her he thinks of her daily, which elicited a bashful response. Throughout the virtual hearing, Ammar appeared clean-shaven and noticeably leaner.