From his appearance, Uspardi Panai (29), who claimed to live in this Batuaji numbers, looks like a beggar. Her hair was shiny, clean clothes, on his left wrist watches brand terlingkar Mirage, his belt was branded Oklay. He has two units of Nokia mobile phone which is priced above Rp1, 5 million. From inside his bag of money found Rp8.345 million, 58 Singapore dollars, Malaysian ringgit 14, 1 real. "It's all my results Malaysai and beggars in Singapore," said Uspardi.
According to the Company Commander Satpol PP, Radoni, Uspardi secured while trying to escape the raids on Nagoya Hill's front gate. Previous Uspardi seen begging in front of the Old Post Office building around 17:00 pm. When secured, Uspardi denied that he was begging. But, when her bag was searched and found coins and thousands, and a small bucket to beg, Uspardi can not dodge anymore. "The suspicious again, in her handbag contained money millions," said Radoni.
Uspardi admitted that much money, is the result of begging in Batam and in two neighboring countries, Malaysia and Singapore. Prior to Batam a few days ago, Uspardi just got back from Begging in Singapore. "I have to Batam to take care of your passport. Passports I die," he said. Begging in Batam result is not too much.
Uspardi need to renew his passport because in the days leading this Ramdan, in begging in Malaysia and Singapore are very promising. "If in Malaysia after Friday prayers can only be up to 200 ringgit. If in Singapore around 50-70 dollars," said Uspardi. These results beg for money, some he sent to his village in West Sumatra for the school fees of his younger brother was in junior high school. Uspardi formed the backbone of the family since his father was not there.
So far, the results beg for money he collected and he exchanged with money denominations of Rp20, 50 and 100 thousands. Oddly enough, the money was not deposited into his bank. But, money-money that he brought to everywhere in her purse. Asked if he was not afraid of the money stolen or robbed, given the condition of disability? Uspardi lightly answered. "No fear," he said.
Usually, he is to Malaysia and Singapore from Pekanbaru. In the neighboring country, begging Uspardi schedule only three days. In Malaysia, the hours counted very short. From dhuhur until Asr prayer time alone. "Beggars fit person runs out of time praying alone. At most can abis Friday prayers," he said.
Uspardi said, initially, he was begging from the neighboring country to be invited by a friend. For long, because the results favorable, he went sediri utilize his left hand and right leg disabilities. To walk, assisted by a cane Uspardi triangle made from aluminum.
At first glance, the face and the appearance of a man who used to trade this clothes, does not attract pity. However, quite a lot of income. In Batam, he admitted that he only worked from 1 pm to 5 only. Income can be up to 50-70 thousand. The secret? Readings spells found in his wallet. Members Satpol PP found three pieces of paper with compassion mantra. "Let people feel sorry for and to guard themselves," he said.
Adj Pol PP Batam, Zulhelmi suspect, Uspardi is a member of organized beggars. "Tonight we will check, we stand here one night was just submitted to Dinsos," said Zulhelmi reporters. He added, typically, ahead of Eid, Batam is flooded with the beggars who come from different regions. (Les)
