David's father, Hartono said his family was still discussing the legal process to challenge the Coroners Court's verdict, which he declared was a conspiracy.

" We will keep moving forward to seek justice for David's death and intend to bring the case before an international court, in Singapore or elsewhere," he told The Jakarta Post from Singapore on Thursday.

"To us, the Coroner's Court did not investigate the cause of David's death."

The Singapore's Coroner's Court ruled Wednesday that David, 21, who was studying at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), committed suicide by jumping from a campus building, after allegedly stabbing his professor with a kitchen knife.

Your comments:
As a fellow Indonesian studying in Singapore, I offer my condolences to David's family. It is understandable for the parents to refuse the verdict of suicide. Accepting the thought of suicide in the family is always overbearing.

There is no barrier for them to challenge the verdict at an international court but I personally think it is just a waste of time and resources. The international court will not reach their verdict for months or even years and David's parents are unable to produce any hard evidence contrary to the Singapore court's verdict.

The eyewitnesses on the side of family are also just a handful in number while those supporting the Singapore court side are numerous and presumably impartial. The charge of conspiracy does always appeal to the masses but without any supporting evidence it is just as empty as the bark of a dog.

Jon
Singapore

All this criticism of Singapore being inhumane toward an Indonesian is ridiculous. Let us remember that David Widjaya's family is able to appeal the ruling to the International Courts because their son died in Singapore. So why is Singapore inhumane?

John Cooke
California

Let's not forget the reason why David's family is taking this case to the International Court. Simply put, the Singapore Court failed to give a fair verdict.

If David died in Indonesia, they perhaps would not need to go to International Court.

I personally will not say that Singapore is inhumane. However I do think Singapore is not being entirely fair and there must be some kind of national interest which makes this case a bit more complicated. I just hope this case is settled soon with the fairest verdict possible. Then the family will have to accept it with a big heart as well.

Agnes B.
Jakarta

My deepest sympathies and condolences to David's family. Let us all pray for them to find peace. Only David, God and a possible perpetrator know exactly what happened. The perpetrator(s) will be punished by God if there is one.

Any prolonging of the process in this case will extend the pain, agony and rob any peaceful and happy moments from David's next of kin and close family members.

David was a good student and son. Let these memories be cherished. Rest in peace David and God is watching those who may have given him a hard time.

If by any chance David took his own life, he is now safe in the care of God. People should be compassionate and sensitive toward the family of David.

Elaine Chan
Jakarta

While I sympathise with the family for their loss, I think it is pointless to bring the issue to the International Court. The fact David wrote suicide notes and researched on suicide methods point to the fact that he indeed had suicidal thoughts. Who else can plant those things on a password-protected laptop?

Not to mention the eye witnesses who saw him climb to the ledge. If there was a conspiracy, as proclaimed by the family, what is the point of the conspiracy? Why would the professor attack the student? What would the professor stand to gain by attacking the student?

There is simply no reason for Singapore to hide anything. There is a difference between "uncovering the truth" and being in denial. Pursuing the matter would be a waste of time and resources, which would be better spent on other bigger issues.

Hum Rain
Singapore

So the fact he stabbed his teacher is not in dispute here right? Then what was "supposed" to have happened after he committed this crime? Sounds like the student succumbed to the pressures of university and maybe had some sort of break down.

Why come up with silly story that Singapore is covering up something? They have a good legal system with minimal corruption. Let the legal process reside in Singapore and accept the decision.

Rod
Sydney

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