Students In Makassar Burn Road Blockade To Reject The Omnibus Law On Job Creation

MAKASSAR- Hundreds of students at the Allauddin State Islamic University in Makassar rallied against the Job Creation Law which was passed by the DPR. They blockaded the road by burning tires.

From VOI's monitoring, demonstrators were still holding on to close Jalan Sultan Alauddin Makassar until 17.55 WITA, Tuesday, October 6. They blocked the road by car.

In his oration, the demonstrators rejected the ratification of the Job Creation Law. The law, which was passed at the DPR plenary session, Monday, October 5, was deemed not to side with workers and laborers.

"Remove the Omnibus Law," said the demonstrators.

Road blocks make motorists have to turn the direction of travel. Some lead to Jalan AP Pettarani or choose to turn around in Gowa Regency.

Drivers who want to pass on Jalan Sultan Alauddin are advised to choose the Jalan Pendidikan route to Jalan Emmy Saelan.