17+8 PEOPLE’S DEMANDS
These demands are a summary of various calls to action that have circulated across social media in recent days, including:
- The “7 Directions” demands by @salsaeer and @jeromepolin
- Cherry Permelia’s outcomes from the UI student public forum
- Demands from the R I risma Transjakarta community
- Demands from University of Indonesia (UI) students
- Demands from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) students
- Demands from UI Vocational students
- Demands from UI students following deliberation
- Demands from UI students via VLBH
- Demands from UI students through open discussion
- Official stance from the UI Master of Communication Student Association
- Demands from the Center for Environmental Law & Climate Justice at Universitas Indonesia
This summary is not intended to claim authority as the sole legitimate set of demands, nor does it represent all members of the UI community. It is compiled as an accessible and shareable documentation of the broader movement.
17 PEOPLE’S DEMANDS IN 1 WEEK
Deadline: 5 September 2025
Tasks for President Prabowo
- Withdraw the military (TNI) and police (Polri) from civilian affairs and ensure no criminalization of demonstrators.
- Establish a Civilian Investigation Team to probe human rights violations committed by security forces.
- The team must be independent, composed of civilian figures such as Usman Hamid, Haris Azhar, Fatia Maulidiyanti, etc.
- It must not be affiliated with the TNI, Polri, or the government.
Tasks for the House of Representatives (DPR)
- Dissolve the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) and the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN); redistribute their functions to civilian institutions.
- Dissolve the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI).
- Dissolve the Press Council.
- Dissolve the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN).
- Dissolve the House Ethics Council (BKD) and replace it with an independent ethics body (not under the Corruption Eradication Commission/KPK).
Tasks for Political Party Leaders
- Withdraw all party cadres from public positions not obtained through elections.
(Including state-owned enterprise commissioners, special staff, etc.) - Require all party cadres to publicly declare their assets.
- Require all party cadres to publicly disclose their campaign funding sources.
DEADLINE: 5 SEPTEMBER 2025
Tasks for the Indonesian National Police (Polri)
- Release all detained demonstrators.
- End repressive actions and immediately implement a well-trained crowd control SOP.
- Prosecute and dismiss officers proven to have committed violence against civilians.
Tasks for the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI)
- Immediately withdraw all troops from conflict zones.
- End military approaches toward civilian populations.
Tasks for the Ministry of Economic Affairs
- Realize equitable development and economic distribution across Indonesia.
- Ensure national food and energy security.
- Implement agrarian reform and national industrialization.
8 PEOPLE’S DEMANDS WITHIN 1 YEAR
Deadline: 30 August 2024
🏛️ Clean Up and Reform the House of Representatives (DPR)
- Reform and purge the DPR of individuals who are incompetent, lack integrity, and do not serve the people.
- Establish a DPR that is transparent, accountable, and truly represents the public interest.
🗳️ Reform Political Parties and Strengthen Executive Oversight
- Reform political parties so they pursue not just power, but also the aspirations of the people.
- Strengthen oversight of the executive branch to prevent abuse of power.
⚖️ Reform and Strengthen the Judicial System
- Reform the judiciary to eliminate corruption and political interference.
- Empower the courts to uphold justice fairly and independently.
🏘️ Establish Clean and Service-Oriented Local Governments
- Promote local governments that are transparent, accountable, and responsive to citizens.
- Increase public participation in local oversight and decision-making.
🎓 Ensure Affordable and Quality Education
- Guarantee equal access to quality education for all Indonesians.
- Improve the welfare of teachers and upgrade educational facilities.
🏥 Ensure Affordable and Quality Healthcare
- Guarantee equal access to quality healthcare services nationwide.
- Improve the welfare of healthcare workers and upgrade medical infrastructure.
🌾 Protect and Uplift Farmers, Fishers, and Workers
- Provide protection and welfare for farmers, fishers, and laborers.
- Ensure policies that support their livelihoods and improve their quality of life.
🌍 Demand Urgent Climate and Environmental Policies
- Promote policies that prioritize environmental sustainability and climate crisis mitigation.
- Involve communities in environmental decision-making processes.
Risks If Reform Fails
Indonesia does not need elites who are obsessed with wealth, but leaders who have the courage to restore politics to its true essence: serving the people.
If these solutions are not implemented, demonstrations will continue to erupt, public trust will erode, and the threat of economic paralysis—warned by economists—could become a reality.
Indonesia does not need elites who are obsessed with wealth, but leaders who have the courage to restore politics to its true essence: serving the people.
Without real change:
- Demonstrations will persist.
- Public trust in institutions will continue to deteriorate.
- The threat of economic collapse, as warned by economists, may materialize.
