#Public Affairs
House passes new “Criminal Code Procedure” amid mounting public criticism
The House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, passed the long-debated Bill on Criminal Code Procedure Bill (RKUHAP), clearing the final legislative hurdle despite persistent concerns from civil society groups over expanded police powers and weakened oversight mechanisms.
“Police Reform Acceleration Commission” begins three-month public review
The Commission for Police Reform Acceleration, established by President Prabowo Subianto, has announced its initial three-month work plan aimed at gathering public input and identifying key issues within the National Police (Polri)
“Special Radiation Emergency” announced after Cs-137 contamination in Banten
The government has declared a special radiation emergency following the discovery of radioactive contamination in frozen shrimp exports traced to cesium-137 (Cs-137) in the Modern Industrial Estate, Cikande, Serang, Banten Province.
Police suspend siren use amid public criticism of officials’ convoy privileges
The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has temporarily suspended the use of sirens and flashing rotators popularly known among the general public as “Tot Tot Wuk Wuk” following mounting public criticism over their excessive use by government convoys.
Government pledges positive response to public demands: Yusril
The government has vowed to respond positively to demands raised during mass demonstrations in late August 2025, although not all of them can be fulfilled immediately, Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Institutions, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, said on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Affan's death sparked public outrage
President Prabowo Subianto expressed deep sorrow and anger on Friday, August, 29, following the death of an online motorcycle taxi driver, Affan Kurniawan, who was killed after being struck by a police tactical vehicle (Rantis) during a protest in Central Jakarta on Thursday night, August 28, 2025.
House to halt Rp50 million monthly housing allowance after public uproar
The House of Representatives (DPR) leadership says that lawmakers will no longer receive the controversial Rp50 million (US$3,000) monthly housing allowance starting November 2025, following widespread protests in Jakarta that turned violent on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Government’s wisdom sought in responding to “One Piece” Flag controversy
House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani has called on the government to exercise wisdom in responding to public criticism, as unconventional forms of protest and political satire − the latest “One Piece” Flag hoisting − continue to circulate online.
Violent protest erupts in Pati over regent’s controversial remarks
A mass protest in front of the Pati regent’s office on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, involving tens of thousands of people from various community groups, turned violent as protesters demanded accountability from Regent Sadewo over remarks they deemed offensive to public aspirations.
Government sets goal to expand nutrition service centers nationwide
The government is taking measures to speed up provision of nutritional access across the country, targeting the construction of 1,542 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs) by the end of 2025.
Prabowo criticized of revocation of policies, warned of eroding public trust
Public policy experts criticize President Prabowo Subianto's move to revoke two established regulations that were implemented upon receiving widespread negative responses from the public, alleging that the regulations were issued to test the public’s reaction to certain policies.
President Prabowo inaugurates ministerial-level officials at State Palace
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated a number of ministerial-level officials for the 2024-2039 term in a ceremony held at the State Palace in Jakarta, on Monday, 21 October 2024.