JAKARTA - The mass action has now turned into a tantrum that burned and damaged public facilities. The protests, which were initially a myriad of DPR allowances until the death of Affan Kurniawan because the Brimob tactical vehicle was run over, shifted to anger targeting public facilities.
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) invites the public to stop anarchic demonstrations that cause damage and riots to the public.
Head of Information and Communication of the MUI Leadership Council Masduki Baidlowi appealed to the demonstrators who are still in the field to return to their respective homes.
"Demo is the right of citizens, but when it has caused damage, unrest, and difficulties to the public, I think it must be stopped, therefore, we also urge the demonstrators to return to their respective homes and do not cause difficulties for other communities," he said, Friday, August 29.
According to him, demonstrations that cause riots will also affect people's daily activities, especially for the lower middle class who still have to earn a living.
"And I think it's important for the community (to earn a living), especially the people below, so that in this way the demonstration please stop, don't cause anarchy and damage, that's an appeal from MUI," he said.
Meanwhile, the 10th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia and 12 Jusuf Kalla alias JK invited all parties to exercise restraint and keep conditions safe and under control.
JK also expressed his condolences for the death of online motorcycle taxi driver (ojek online/ojol) Affan Kurniawan during a demonstration in Jakarta, Thursday (28/8) night.
"In today's situation, of course, we express our deep condolences for the death of Affan Kurniawan," said JK as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, August 29.
JK also asked the police to try and take firm action against members involved in the incident or the party who caused the death of Affan Kurniawan.
"Hopefully this can be conveyed properly that all those who are guilty must be given commensurate, tough action," he said.
JK invites all people to refrain from facing the current situation. The reason is, if this extends, it will have direct consequences for the lives of the Indonesian people.
"If the city is volatile like this, then the economic life will stop. This can be long-lasting," he said.
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