On August 25, 2025, hundreds of protesters gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, to demonstrate against the excessive allowances and benefits granted to members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). The protest, titled "Revolusi Rakyat Indonesia," took place in front of the DPR/MPR building in Senayan, Central Jakarta, and included various groups such as online motorcycle taxi drivers and students. Demonstrators criticized the lawmakers for their high allowances, including a reported Rp 50 million housing allowance, which many viewed as insensitive amid ongoing economic difficulties and high inflation affecting the population. The protest escalated into clashes between demonstrators and police, with authorities deploying water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Several protesters were injured, and police pushed back the demonstrators, leading to damage to the DPR guest registration post and disruptions in public transportation services, including adjustments to Transjakarta bus routes and delays in Commuter Line trains. Despite the unrest outside, parliamentary activities inside the DPR complex continued as normal. Deputy Speaker Puan Maharani pledged to address the protesters' concerns, while Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad urged for orderly demonstrations. The protests also included demands related to the discussion of an asset confiscation bill (RUU Perampasan Aset). The events highlighted public dissatisfaction with government spending priorities in contrast to President Prabowo Subianto's promises to improve government efficiency.
Protests erupt in Jakarta over Indonesian lawmakers ‘excessive pay’ https://t.co/XQXnExAfxz
Polisi menanggapi soal pagar besi di gerbang utama Gedung DPR/MPR RI yang dilumuri oli hitam sebelum aksi demonstrasi, Senin (25/8/2025). Baca di sini: https://t.co/SyFHfxRjaq / #Polisi #DPR https://t.co/vrctzezWFx
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