Wearing School Uniforms, Students In Medan Participate In Demo Against Pertamax Price Increase

Student demonstration in front of the North Sumatra DPRD building on Jalan Imam Bonjol Medan/PHOTO: Satria H-VOI

MEDAN - SMK students in Medan took part in a demonstration in front of the North Sumatra DPRD building. This demonstration was closely guarded by the police.

Observations at the location, a number of people part of the mass are still wearing school uniforms. Several other people were also seen wearing the alma mater of a number of campuses in Medan.

The mass of students were also seen carrying several posters and banners. However, it is not known where the students came from.

In his speech, the students rejected the postponement of the election and the extension of the presidential term of office. In fact, students openly mentioned a number of officials who supported the discourse on postponing the election.

"Those who support the postponement of the election are Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, Airlangga Hartarto, Cak Imin and Zulkifli Hasan. Then there are 3 parties that support it," said the orator.

In addition, the students also urged President Joko Widodo to solve the problem of the scarcity of cooking oil. The students asked Jokowi to reveal the mafia that caused the shortage of cooking oil.

"In addition, we reject the increase in Pertamax fuel, as a result, Pertalite is becoming scarce," explained an orator.

Currently, the mass of students are still giving speeches. The action was closely monitored by the police.