September 6, 2025 | 06:28 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Here are the highlights: Jakarta Police Say They're Stepping Up Daily Patrols After Wave of Protests; Indonesian Parliament Issues 6-Point Plan in Response to 17+8 People's Demands; and Monash Research: August 2025 Protests Were Class Explosion, Not Anomaly.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Jakarta Police Say They're Stepping Up Daily Patrols After Wave of Protests
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have intensified large-scale patrols following incidents of vandalism and unrest during protests that have taken place since August 25, 2025. The patrols are intended to restore public confidence and ensure safety across the capital.
“It’s still ongoing. Essentially, this is part of our routine activities. The patrols by Bhabinkamtibmas (Community Police Officers) are carried out regularly,” said Jakarta Police spokesperson Commissioner Ade Ary Syam Indradi outside the Parliament Building in Central Jakarta on Friday, September 5, 2025.
According to Ade Ary, the patrols are conducted every day at 04:00 PM and 08:00 PM. All 13 district police commands under Jakarta Metro’s jurisdiction are taking part.
2. Indonesian Parliament Issues 6-Point Plan in Response to 17+8 People's Demands
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, read out the results of the DPR's factional agreement in response to the 17+8 People's Demands. The DPR held an internal meeting on Thursday, September 4, to address several demands made to the institution.
Dasco stated that the closed-door meeting, led by DPR Speaker Puan Maharani, resulted in a six-point agreement. "The first point is that the DPR agreed to stop providing housing allowances to DPR members, effective from August 31, 2025," he said at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Previously, DPR members for the 2024-2025 period received a housing allowance of Rp50 million per month as compensation for the abolition of official residences. The DPR revoked the allowance as it had sparked massive protests from late August up to the present. This demand was also included in the 17+8 People's Demands, one of which had a short-term deadline of today.
3. Monash Research: August 2025 Protests Were Class Explosion, Not Anomaly
The August 2025 public protests, marked by a palpable anti-elite sentiment and social class polarization, were not a spontaneous event. According to a new analysis from the Monash Data and Democracy Research Hub, this dynamic is the culmination of political and social frustrations that have been building since the 2024 election.
The research team analyzed nearly 10 million digital conversations across social media and news platforms, focusing on 13,780 original posts from August 25 to 31, 2025. Their findings revealed that 29.1% of the conversations were classified as toxic, with a sharp increase between August 28 and 30. This spike coincided with the escalation of violence following the death of online ride-hailing driver Affan Kurniawan.
"This polarization stems from the tension between privileged groups, political elites, officials, and economic stakeholders versus the vulnerable working and middle classes. The August protests only reaffirm this gap," said Derry Wijaya, Co-Director of Monash Data and Democracy Research, in a report co-authored with Ika Idris.
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Military Commander Declares Jakarta Safe and Conducive After Series of Protests
2 jam lalu
To help ensure Jakarta's stability, joint patrols between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police are ongoing at various locations.
Deputy State Secretary on 17+8 People's Demands: "Don't Ask When"
2 jam lalu
The 17+8 people's demands are a summary of various pressures circulating on social media since the demonstrations on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
East Java Police Name 9 Suspects in Grahadi Building Arson, Including Minors
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The East Java Regional Police said the protest, which had initially been peaceful, escalated into vandalism and arson.
UI Explains Why Graduates Can't Bring Banners or Write on Graduation Attire
3 jam lalu
UI states that the regulation prohibiting the use of banners at the graduation ceremony is a standard rule that applies every year.
Economist and Jokowi's Special Staff Arif Budimanta Passes Away at 57
5 jam lalu
Arif Budimanta, economist and former DPR member (2009-2014), passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, Muhammadiyah announced.
Updated DPR Allowance Scheme: Take-Home Pay Reaches Rp65.5 Million
7 jam lalu
DPR has cut a number of member allowances following a recent wave of public criticism. The decision was made to fulfill one of the 17+8 demands.
KontraS Reports 10 Demonstrators Still Missing After Jakarta Protests
7 jam lalu
KontraS received reports of missing persons from the complaint center. The demonstrators were last seen in several locations around the demonstration site.
Jakarta Police Say They're Stepping Up Daily Patrols After Wave of Protests
9 jam lalu
Jakarta Police have stepped up large-scale patrols after vandalism and unrest during protests since August 25, aiming to restore public safety.
Jakarta Police Justify Protester Detentions Amid Release Demands
10 jam lalu
The Jakarta Metropolitan Regional Police responded to one of the 17+8 demands calling for the immediate release of detained demonstrators.
Monash Research: August 2025 Protests Were Class Explosion, Not Anomaly
22 jam lalu
The study finds that the August 2025 protests are the culmination of political and social frustrations that have been building since the 2024 election
