Senen Transjakarta Bus Stop Begins to be Cleaned After Burned Down during Public Protest
Authorities have begun cleaning the Senen Transjakarta bus stop from debris after it was set on fire by demonstrators on Friday (8/29/2025) evening.
Authorities have begun cleaning the Senen Transjakarta bus stop from debris after it was set on fire by demonstrators on Friday (8/29/2025) evening.
The Strategic Initiative for Transportation (INSTRAN) condemns the arson, destruction, and vandalism of a number of public facilities in Indonesia, especially public transportation services such as Transjakarta bus stops and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations in Jakarta.
National Awakening Party (PKB) Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar said the demands of demonstrators targeting members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) are a momentum for a comprehensive evaluation of the performance and state facilities received by the people's representatives.
The Central Leadership Council (DPP) of the National Mandate Party (PAN) has suspended Eko Hendro Purnomo, also known as Eko Patrio, and Surya Utama, also known as Uya Kuya, as members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) starting Monday, September 1, 2025.
The Democratic Party faction in the House of Representatives (DPR) apologized for the issue of DPR member allowances and stated its readiness to evaluate the matter in accordance with the will of the people.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and eight political party chairmen in the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) delivered a joint statement regarding the developments in the demonstrations taking place in Jakarta and a number of other cities.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that the government upholds the people's freedom of expression as stipulated in the constitution and UN law, but rejects all forms of anarchic actions that harm the wider community.
Chairperson of Commission X of the House of Representatives, Hetifah Sjaifudian, apologized for the tragedy that occurred amidst Indonesia's democratic climate, and called for sincere introspection within the parliament to be wiser in responding to public aspirations.
The Central Leadership Council (DPP) of the NasDem Party has decided to suspend Ahmad Sahroni and Nafa Urbach as members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) from the NasDem faction after reviewing the current dynamics.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, in a joint statement with the chairmen of political parties in parliament, agreed to abolish the allowances for members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) and implement a moratorium on overseas working visits.
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