9-7-2023 (JAKARTA) In a peculiar incident that unfolded on July 6th, a factory in Majalengka, West Java, Indonesia grabbed headlines as approximately 100 workers exhibited sudden and bizarre behavioral anomalies. Videos capturing the incident went viral on social media, leaving netizens in a state of shock. On July 7th, the police stated that the workers’ strange behavior may have been attributed to working on an empty stomach without having breakfast.
According to TIMES Indonesia, the incident began when one worker started displaying abnormal behavior, which soon spread to other workers. They lost control of their bodies, with many experiencing episodes of screaming or uncontrollable crying. Twitter videos depict unaffected workers gathering together to assist their colleagues and ensure their safety in an open space. Some workers appeared to be in pain.
The police reported that approximately 100 workers were affected by this anomaly, which was likely caused by their empty stomachs while working. However, speculation among netizens on social media suggests that overwork or excessive stress may have also played a role in the workers’ condition.
Experts, as quoted by TIMES Indonesia on July 7th, have proposed that this phenomenon could be attributed to psychological factors and environmental conditions that disrupted the workers’ mental and emotional balance.
