The People Must Know! Here Are Important Points For President Prabowo's Speech Regarding Demonstrations

Presiden Prabowo Subianto menyampaikan pernyataan hasil pertemuan dengan pemimpin partai politik dan lembaga negara di Istana Merdeka, Jakarta, Minggu (31/8/2025). (Tim Media Presiden)

YOGYAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto held an important meeting with the general chairman of political parties and leaders of state high institutions at the State Palace, Sunday (31/8/2025). The meeting was held to respond to the wave of demonstrations that occurred in various regions.

The event was attended by a number of figures, including Megawati Soekarnoputri (Ketum PDIP), Ahmad Muzani (Chairman of the MPR and Gerindra Honorary Council), Bahlil Lahadalia (Ketum Golkar), Zulkifli Hasan (Ketum PAN), Surya Paloh (Ketum NasDem), Muhaimin Iskandar (Ketum PKB), Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono or Ibas (Democrats), M Kholid (Secretary General of PKS), Puan Maharani (Chairman of the DPR RI), and Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin (Chairman of DPD).

This meeting resulted in a number of important decisions and directions that were the points of Prabowo's speech about the demonstration. Here's the summary.

Prabowo said that the leadership of the DPR RI agreed to revoke several policies that were considered to trigger public unrest. One of the decisive steps is to stop allowances for members of the DPR and moratorium on working visits abroad.

In addition, Prabowo emphasized that there was a plan to revoke membership of several council members who were deemed inappropriate in their attitude. Several public names of figures in the spotlight include Uya Kuya, Eko Patrio, and Nafa Urbach because of their statements regarding DPR allowances.

The President stressed that the aspirations of the people must be respected, but acts of destroying public facilities, looting, and other anarchic acts cannot be tolerated. Therefore, he ordered the Police and the TNI to act decisively according to the law.

"The state must be present to protect the people and public facilities built with public money," he said.

In his speech, Prabowo reminded that some demonstrations have recently led to treason and terrorism. However, he stressed that freedom of expression is guaranteed by the constitution and international law, as long as it is carried out peacefully.

The President also mentioned the incident that happened to Affan Kurniawan, an online motorcycle taxi driver who was the victim of a Brimob rancis car. He asked the Police to immediately carry out a transparent, fast, and open investigation so that public trust was maintained.

Prabowo appealed to the public to remain calm and trust the government. He emphasized that the government together with all political parties, including those outside the coalition, are committed to fighting for the interests of the small people.

"The government and all parties are determined to protect the people, including the smallest and disadvantaged," he said.

In the point of Prabowo's speech about this demonstration, he again emphasized that public facilities are jointly owned. Destruction will only harm the people themselves. The authorities are asked to firmly maintain security and protect public infrastructure from anarchist acts.

Prabowo reminded that there are efforts by certain groups who want to pit the Indonesian nation against each other. He asked the public not to be easily provoked and to uphold unity and mutual cooperation.

"If it damages public facilities, it is tantamount to destroying people's money. Let's remind each other not to participate in actions that harm the public interest," he said.

Emphasis On Unity And Mutual Cooperation

In closing, President Prabowo emphasized that the Indonesian nation must remain united in facing challenges. He invited all elements of society to revive the spirit of mutual cooperation inherited by the ancestors.

"The spirit of gotong royong must be our guide in protecting our family, environment, and homeland," he said.

President Prabowo Subianto's speech emphasized the government's attitude towards the wave of demonstrations that hit Indonesia. With the steps to remove DPR allowances, firm action against anarchist actions, transparent investigation of officers' cases, to the invitation to maintain unity, Prabowo wants to ensure political stability is maintained.

Through Prabowo's points of speech on demonstrations, the main message is clear: the aspirations of the people must be respected, but actions against the law cannot be tolerated. The government is committed to being present to protect the people and at the same time inviting all elements of the nation to unite to face provocations that want to divide Indonesia.

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