Burst Of People's Anger On The Month Of Independence Of Indonesia
JAKARTA - The main gate of the Polda Metro Jaya looks full of graffiti. Some of his writings are still clearly read on the gate. Not yet added to the severe damage that occurred at the TransJakarta Bus Stop in front of the police station. The bus stop building was engulfed in flames during the demonstration and left only a metal frame. All became silent witnesses of the anger of the people.
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The momentum of the month of independence, which is usually celebrated with joy, this year is actually marked by chaos in various regions. This chaotic demonstration is not just a spontaneous eruption, but an accumulation of various life expenses that are felt. The people must work hard to face the harsh reality. Narrower jobs, high unemployment rates, and prices of basic necessities that continue to soar.
When the people tightened their belts, the news was that there was news of an increase in allowances and facilities for members of parliament that ignited the fire of anger. The public views this action as a form of insensitivity, even betrayal of the aspirations of the people. Instead of fighting for policies that ease the burden on society, council members in parliament are busy ensuring their own comfort.
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Thursday, August 28, when the night draw the curtain and between the drizzling, the demonstrators wave got crazier. A car of baryda belonging to the police was rushed at high speed and hit an ojol driver, Affan Kurniawan. And it didn't take long for a 21-year-old young man who was delivering the food to breathe his last. Affan died honorably (died) on Thursday night while making a living for his family. It was proven by thousands of humans who took him to his final resting place at TPU Karet Bivak, Jakarta, Friday, August 29.
The death of Affan Kurniawan attracted the attention of various elements of society both at home and abroad. The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) confirmed that there was a human rights violation in the Brimob tactical vehicle case that hit an online motorcycle taxi driver (ojol), Affan Kurniawan.
A wave of disappointment-filled demonstrations is getting crazier, extending to major cities across the country. Seven officers from the police who are suspected of being the perpetrators, are required to be tried as hard as they can and the process must be carried out transparently. Not only that, the pressure to resign for the leadership of the National Police, General Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo, is getting stronger.
Listyo could only surrender when asked for the pressure. "I am dependent and ready on orders from the president. Because the decision is his prerogative," said National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
The accumulation of people's anger and disappointment with the Jokowi government broke out in the month of independence of this nation. Two months before the Prabowo administration was a year old.
The Executive Director of Lingkar Madani (LIMA) Ray Rangkuti admitted that he was sad and disappointed to see the behavior of the country's elites. His disappointed statement was addressed to elites who were former activists and fighters on the reform agenda. "One of the passions and ideals of reform is fighting corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN). Eh, Noel was caught. With this incident, in my opinion, one of the struggles of the 1998 activists was tarnished and violated by his actions," he said. this Minang-blooded man told VOI in Jakarta.
"When they were not in office, they shouted anti-corruption, the government had to be transparent, dialogical, involving public participation, and others. But when they entered power, it didn't turn out to be the reality. This is sad," he added.
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Ray mentioned the function of the DPR as the executive balancer in recent periods starting from Jokowi and now Prabowo Subianto is not functioning properly. The parliamentary institution has turned into a stamp. The problem is not only about the Rp50 million house allowance or other allowances that they receive. Officials and representatives of the people at this time should also not comment in a challenging or degrading tone to the people.
"Now we are back in the New Order era. Everything is central to the government. Budget cuts for the regions make it difficult for local governments to finance the basic needs of the community, such as health and sanitation. As a result, local governments raise taxes to cover the budget. The state is now prioritized, even though the state should be formed to prosper the people," he said.
Government Hears, It's Time For People To Return To Unity
The chaos that occurred was a strong alarm that there were irregularities in the relationship between the state and its people. The momentum to commemorate independence that should strengthen unity has turned into a massive demonstration stage.
In the midst of a strong wave of demonstrations, three political party central leadership councils announced the deactivation of a number of their cadres from members of the DPR starting September 1, 2025. Secretary General of the DPP of the National Democratic Party Hemawi Taslim announced that Ahmad Sahroni and Nafa Urbach were disabled as members of the DPR. PAN Deputy Chairperson Viva Yoga Mauladi also announced the removal of Eko Patrio and Uya Kuya from the DPR.
And not to forget the Golkar Party also implemented the same policy. Adies Kadir, who served as the Second Deputy of the DPR for the 2024-2029 period, was deactivated by the party led by Bahlil Lahadalia.
The decision to deactivate a number of council members by the party as long as it originated from public criticism of them. Ahmad Sahroni was blasphemed because his statement in response to the discourse on the disbandment of the DPR was deemed inappropriate. The man, nicknamed Crazy Rich Tanjung Priok, labeled the party who echoed the discourse as stupid people'. Meanwhile, two PAN politicians, Eko Patrio and Uya Kuya, also did not escape public criticism after dancing at the end of the annual session of the MPR/DPR.
Sri Mulyani's house, Nafa Urbach and Eko Patrio cried. (VOI Video graphics team)
Sri Mulyani's house, Nafa Urbach and Eko Patrio cried. (VOI Video graphics team)
Sri Mulyani's house, Nafa Urbach and Eko Patrio cried. (VOI Video graphics team)
Sri Mulyani's house, Nafa Urbach and Eko Patrio cried. (VOI Video graphics team)
Sri Mulyani's house, Nafa Urbach and Eko Patrio cried. (VOI Video graphics team)
Saturday, August 30, a demonstration that initially voiced the rejection of the DPR's allowance to protests over the death of Affan Kurniawan shifted to anarchism. Starting from the looting of Sahroni's house and continuing to the house of a disabled DPR politician. A political observer from the Citra Institute, Efriza, assessed that the actions of the community and looting were too far away. Democracy, according to Efriza, is to provide space for expression of opinion, attitude, but not for anarchy. He emphasized that democracy actually prioritizes respect for others.
"Although Ahmad Sahroni has sparked public outrage, the act of looting of his home life is unacceptable behavior," said Efriza.
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) invites the public to stop anarchist 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.
The 10th and 12th Vice Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla alias JK invite all parties to exercise restraint and keep conditions safe and under control. The reason is, if this extends, it will have a direct impact on the lives of the Indonesian people. "If the city is volatile like this, then economic life will stop. Later if the economy stops, everyone will be difficult," said JK.