August 25, 2025 | 10:12 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, August 25, 2025. Here are the highlights: August 25 Mass Protest: What BEM SI and the Labor Party Say About the Demonstration; 'Bareng Warga' Community Raises Doubts Over DPR Protest Participation; and Japan Sends 118 Teachers to Assist Japanese Learning in Indonesia.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. August 25 Mass Protest: What BEM SI and the Labor Party Say About the Demonstration
News of a large-scale demonstration in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) building on Monday, August 25, initiated by a movement calling itself the "Indonesian People's Revolution," has circulated on social media. The demonstration calls on civil society groups, including workers, farmers, and students, to take to the streets.
In its narrative, they demand an investigation into the alleged corruption cases involving the family of former President Joko Widodo and the impeachment of Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
"Keep pressuring the parliament to perform its duty as a government watchdog," reads the message as received by Tempo on Friday, August 22, 2025.
The President of the Labor Party, Said Iqbal, stated that his group has several similar issues as those mentioned in the invitation for the demonstration on August 25, 2025. However, Said mentioned that the Labor Party will demonstrate on August 28, not on August 25, 2025.
2. 'Bareng Warga' Community Raises Doubts Over DPR Protest Participation
The Bareng Warga (With People) community has confirmed that they will not participate in today's mass protest in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) building in Senayan, Jakarta, on August 25, 2025. The protest is held in several cities after a chain message, often anonymous, containing an invitation to a protest today.
One of Bareng Warga's social media admins said they will continue to monitor and report on today's actions. Bareng Warga will also provide safety tips for people who have already followed the invitation.
However, Bareng Warga has decided not to engage directly in the rally this time. On social media X, they did not endorse or support the action.
3. Japan Sends 118 Teachers to Assist Japanese Learning in Indonesia
Japan Foundation will once again dispatch individuals from Japan to assist in teaching the Japanese language in Indonesian schools through the NIHONGO Partners program. This program has been running since 2014 and is now entering its 11th year.
Japan Foundation's Publication Officer, Abdul Barry Sutan Pulungan, explained that one aspect of this program involves sending native speakers to high schools to serve as assistant teachers.
"So, in the Japanese language subject that will be taught in those schools, there will be one local teacher and one native Japanese teacher," he said at the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta on Friday, August 22, 2025. Abdul also emphasized that the Japanese individuals will not replace the role of local teachers, but will only assist them.
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Minister Bahlil on DPR Protest Chaos: 'Didn't Know, Was in a Day-Long Meeting'
40 menit lalu
Bahlil Lahadalia claims to be unaware of the demonstration in front of the DPR building today. He cited that he had been in a day-long meeting.
DPR Members' Taxes Covered by Government, Celios: Unfair for Citizens
5 jam lalu
Celios urged the government to revise the regulation to promote fiscal justice, arguing that high-earning officials should pay their own taxes.
Labor Party and Unions Unveil 6 Key Demands for August 28 Protest
6 jam lalu
Labor Party President Said Iqbal said the August 28 protest would be staged simultaneously in 38 provinces.
Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters at Jakarta Parliament Building
6 jam lalu
Police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators in front of the People's Representative Council (DPR) building in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Monday.
DPR Members' Monthly Earnings Could Reach Rp230 Million, Says Fitra
8 jam lalu
The Forum Indonesia for Budget Transparency (Fitra) has revealed a significant increase in the 2025 salary and allowance budget for DPR members.
Pati Regent Protest: 1,245 Personnel Deployed to Secure Letter-Sending Action to KPK
10 jam lalu
The simultaneous letter-sending action will begin at the post in front of the Pati Regent's Office.
'Bareng Warga' Community Raises Doubts Over DPR Protest Participation
10 jam lalu
The Bareng Warga community decided not to participate in the mass protest before the House of Representatives (DPR) building on August 25, 2025.
Labor Party, Trade Unions to Hold Mass Protest at DPR Building on August 28
10 jam lalu
Labor Party and the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) will not participate in the August 25 mass protest, but will rally on August 28th.
Concrete Barricades Erected Around DPR Building Ahead of Planned August 25 Mass Protest
11 jam lalu
The atmosphere at the House of Representatives (DPR) building is tense as security measures are put in place for an upcoming mass protest.
BEM UI Calls for National Consolidation on August 25 Under the Theme 'Prosecute Traitors of the People'
14 jam lalu
The UI Student Executive Body (BEM UI) calls for consolidation to address issues regarding the House of Representatives (DPR).
