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February 20, 2025 | 07:25 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, February 17, 2025. Here are the highlights: Luhut on 'Dark Indonesia' Protests: Darkness Lies in You, Not in Indonesia; 'Dark Indonesia' Rally Continues Today, Here are 9 Demands from BEM SI; and Here Are the Best Cultural Destinations in 2025, Bali Included.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Luhut on 'Dark Indonesia' Protests: Darkness Lies in You, Not in Indonesia
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, chairperson of the National Economic Council (DEN) and former Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, has spoken out about the 'Indonesia Gelap' or 'Dark Indonesia' protests, which criticize the policies of President Prabowo Subianto's government.
"If anyone says Indonesia [is shrouded in] darkness, the darkness is within you, not within Indonesia," said Luhut during The Economic Insights 2025 event in Jakarta on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as quoted by Antara.
2. 'Dark Indonesia' Rally Continues Today, Here are 9 Demands from BEM SI
The student demonstration entitled 'Indonesia Gelap' or 'Dark Indonesia' will reach its peak today, Thursday, February 20, 2025. The rally is a continuation of the action that took place in the Patung Kuda area, Central Jakarta, on Monday, February 17, 2025.
The Alliance of the Executive Board of the All-Indonesia Student Executive Board (BEM SI) proposed this action to voice concerns and disappointment with the country's policies under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The state of the country is considered to be increasingly "dark" due to existing policies.
3. Here Are the Best Cultural Destinations in 2025, Bali Included
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'Indonesia Gelap' Protesters Call to Prosecute Former President Jokowi
12 menit lalu
Several demands were voiced during the protest, including the prosecution of former President Jokowi.
Luhut Says UAE Commits US$10 Billion to Indonesia's Danantara for Renewable Energy Sector
2 jam lalu
Luhut explained that the UAE investment in Danantara would be executed through a joint venture or company.
U.S.' Rockefeller Foundation Keen to Support Free Nutritious Meal Program, Luhut Says
4 jam lalu
Luhut says Rockefeller Foundation is interested in helping to implement President Prabowo Subianto's flagship program, free nutritious meal program.
Malioboro Paralyzed as Thousands Protest Against Prabowo, Demand Cabinet Dissolution
4 jam lalu
Thousands of students in Malioboro, Yogyakarta held a protest on Thursday, February 20, 2025, against various policies of Prabowo.
'Indonesia Gelap': Thousands of Students in Palembang Stage Protest at DPRD
4 jam lalu
Thousands of students in Palembang held an Indonesia Gelap rally at the DPRD of South Sumatra. Divided into two groups.
Bali Ranks 2nd in Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Destinations 2025
5 jam lalu
According to TripAdvisor's review, Bali is like a living postcard, an Indonesian paradise that feels like a fantasy.
Luhut Denies 'Indonesia Gelap' Condition, What Is the Actual Situation?
8 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
10 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.
Luhut on 'Dark Indonesia' Protests: Darkness Lies in You, Not in Indonesia
19 jam lalu
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has spoken out about the 'Indonesia Gelap' or 'Dark Indonesia' protests.
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