People Free to Call for Dissolution of DPR in Jakarta Protest: Minister Yusril
Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra says citizens are free to voice demands, including dissolving Parliament, during Jakarta protests. Read the full story.
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Situation in Pati is Under Control Following Massive Protest
The Indonesian National Police (INP) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that the massive protest in Pati was under control, despite some anarchy.
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INP Chief Says Pati Tax Protest ‘Under Control’ Despite Violence
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo says Pati’s protest over a 250% tax hike stayed under control despite violence and vehicle arson. Read the full report here.
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22 Pati Protesters Released After Violent Clashes in Pati
Police released 22 protesters after violent clashes in Pati over Regent Sudewo’s resignation. Read the full story for details on injuries and tensions.
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Pati Police Arrest 11 Alleged Provocateurs in Protest; 34 Injured, No Deaths Reported
Pati police arrested 11 suspected provocateurs during a violent protest demanding the regent’s removal. Authorities confirm no deaths, but 34 injured. Read the full update.
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Jakarta Police Deploy 1,632 Officers for Ojol Driver Protest
Central Jakarta Police deploy over 1,600 officers to ensure peaceful protests by ojol drivers demanding lower app commission fees. Read the full story.
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FAMM Urges Minister Fadli Zon to Apologize Over 1998 Tragedy Remarks
Minister Fadli Zon demanded to apology for denying sexual violence against Chinese-Indonesian women during the 1998 riots. Read the story on the call for historical accountability in Indonesia.
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Police Release Greenpeace Activists Over Nickel Mine Protest in Jakarta
Three Greenpeace activists and a young Papuan woman have been released by the Grogol Petamburan Police after being briefly detained for protesting a nickel mine project in Raja Ampat during a mineral conference. Learn more.
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Protest Turned Chaos, Four Police Members Injured in Securing Uncen Demonstration
Jayapura Sub-regional City Police Chief, Superintendent Fredrickus Maclarimboen said that the chaos following a protest by Cenderawasih University (Uncen) students resulted in four personnel being injured and one operational vehicle of Jayapura Sub-regional City Police burned.
Economy
Ride-Hailing Apps to Operate Normally Amid May 20 Driver Protest
Despite a planned protest by around 500,000 online motorcycle taxi (ojol) drivers, major ride-hailing platforms have confirmed normal operations today. Learn more.
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Thousands of Personnel Deployed to Secure Protests in Central Jakarta
The Central Jakarta Sub-regional Metro Police deployed thousands of joint personnel to secure the protest on Monday (4/21/2025).
Economy
Truck Operators Protest 16-Day Eid Holiday Restrictions
Trucking association Aptrindo protested at major ports against the government’s 16-day Eid transport restriction from 24 March to 8 April 2025. Learn more.
