Indonesia’s May Day 2026: Prabowo’s New Credit Scheme and Labor Activist Scholarships

Indonesia’s labor movement marked May Day 2026 with a rare high-profile appearance by President Prabowo Subianto, who joined thousands of workers at the Monas area in Jakarta on Friday, May 1, 2026. The event, characterized by a blend of festive celebration and urgent policy demands, saw the President not only engage in symbolic gestures of … Read more

1,436 Police Personnel Deployed to Secure Jakarta Protests at Monas Today

Jakarta – Indonesian authorities are preparing for planned demonstrations in the capital, Jakarta, with a significant police deployment to ensure public safety and order. The protests, scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026, are expected to draw participants from various student groups and civil society organizations. Police have allocated 1,436 personnel to oversee the demonstrations, which … Read more