1 day ago
12
February 20, 2025 | 02:56 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Chief of the Palembang Metropolitan Police, Grand Commissioner Harryo Sugiharrtono, said 2 groups of protesters would carry out the Indonesia Gelap (Dark Indonesia) rally centered in front of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Office of South Sumatra on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Harryo stated that, in the first group, around 500 students from the Raden Fatah National Islamic University of Palembang participated in the protest, an action that spread across Indonesia. Harryo mentioned that there would be more participants in the second group from other campuses such as Sriwijaya University, PGRI Palembang University, Muhammadiyah Palembang University, and others.
"Thus, the total number of participants recorded will be 1,300. But they are divided into two groups, with some joining later at 2 p.m.," Harryo told Tempo at the rally location.
From Tempo's observation at the location, the demonstrators continued to arrive from the same alma mater and began to enter the South Sumatra DPRD Office at 11:50 a.m. Some brought banners with demands regarding free nutritious meals (MBG), lecturer performance allowances (Tukin), and other demands.
Harryo said the protest will not run until the evening, considering the demands will be conveyed to the House of Representatives. Therefore, he said, an afternoon rally is sufficient.
"Protesting until night would be pointless since the demands will be conveyed to the central government. However, we still appreciate the students for expressing their aspirations in the Indonesia Gelap rally," he said.
Meanwhile, he said that the police had deployed 541 personnel to guard the rally, and they would be followed by a reserve force from the Mobile Brigade (Brimob).
Editor's Choice: Luhut Denies 'Indonesia Gelap' Condition, What Is the Actual Situation?
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Malioboro Paralyzed as Thousands Protest Against Prabowo, Demand Cabinet Dissolution
11 menit lalu
Thousands of students in Malioboro, Yogyakarta held a protest on Thursday, February 20, 2025, against various policies of Prabowo.
Luhut Denies 'Indonesia Gelap' Condition, What Is the Actual Situation?
4 jam lalu
In response to 'Indonesia Gelap' (Dark Indonesia), Luhut mentioned Indonesia is not in 'the dark' but the data on unemployment says otherwise
'Dark Indonesia' Rally Continues Today, Here are 9 Demands from BEM SI
6 jam lalu
Alliance of BEM SI will hold a student demonstration entitled "Dark Indonesia" on Thursday, February 20, 2025, coinciding with the inauguration of regional heads.
8 Students Fall Ill with Food Poisoning After Eating Free Nutritious Meals
6 jam lalu
South Sumatra Health Office (Dinkes Sumsel) confirmed report of students experiencing food poisoning after consuming Free Nutritious Meals on Tuesday.
Luhut on 'Dark Indonesia' Protests: Darkness Lies in You, Not in Indonesia
15 jam lalu
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has spoken out about the 'Indonesia Gelap' or 'Dark Indonesia' protests.
Today's Top 3 News: BEM KM UGM Ready to Join 'Indonesia Gelap' on Thursday, February 20
18 jam lalu
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today, February 19, 2025.
'Dark Indonesia' Makes International Headlines, from Hong Kong to Italy
20 jam lalu
The protest action under the banner 'Dark Indonesia' or 'Indonesia Gelap' has attracted the attention of several foreign media.
BEM KM UGM Ready to Join 'Indonesia Gelap' on Thursday, February 20
1 hari lalu
Chairperson of BEM KM UGM asserts their participation in the Indonesia Gelap (Dark Indonesia) movement on Thursday.
Palace: Prabowo Respects 13 Student Demands in "Dark Indonesia" Protest
1 hari lalu
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi calls on protesting students not to damage public facilities.
Students to Resume 'Indonesia Gelap' Rally Next Thursday
1 hari lalu
Students united in BEM SI will hold another rally in Jakarta on Thursday, February 20, to coincide with the inauguration of elected regional heads.
