Today's news: Roy Suryo arrested and Trisakti student protests
Today's briefing highlights the arrest of public figures Roy Suryo and Doctor Tifa regarding the case of alleged fake diplomas of President Jokowi. Additionally, hundreds of students held a protest in front of the DPR building in Jakarta, while residents in Aceh took community-led action to repair damaged infrastructure.
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) have arrested Roy Suryo, the former Minister of Youth and Sports, and Doctor Tifa. Both are among eight individuals named as suspects regarding allegations that President Joko Widodo's diploma is fake. The police are currently investigating the details of the case, which has long been a subject of debate on social media.
In Jakarta, hundreds of students from Trisakti University and several other higher education institutions held a demonstration in front of the DPR Building on Friday (19/06). They brought demands known as "Tritura" or the Three Demands of the People. This action was marked by controversy with the emergence of the United BEM Alliance group, which expressed support for the government's Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program; however, the presence of this supporting group received negative responses and was considered a counter-effort by netizens.
Meanwhile in Aceh, Gayo residents took the initiative to rebuild the Enang-Enang Bridge through community self-funding. This step was taken after the bridge collapsed due to a disaster, paralyzing the lives of the local community. Residents stated that they had no choice but to work together independently because the road access is crucial for the mobility and economy of their region.
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