Protesters at Central Java Governor's Office Chant 'Reformasi'

Demonstrators in front of the Central Java Governor’s Office repeatedly chanted ‘Reform’. The protest, which involved students from various universities, took place on Monday afternoon, 15 June 2026.

The cry of ‘Reform’ was shouted repeatedly by orators from atop a command vehicle, met by similar shouts from the crowd filling Jalan Pahlawan in front of the government complex.

The protest was a response to the economic crisis resulting from government performance. “We are holding this action without being manipulated or paid,” an orator stated through a loudspeaker.

They criticised several government projects, including the free nutritious meal programme, the Merah Putih cooperative, and rising fuel prices, among others. They demanded that the government take responsibility for the weakening value of the Rupiah.

The crowd briefly set fire to protest props in front of the gates of the Central Java Governor’s Office at 5:30 PM WIB. Police subsequently extinguished the fire using water cannon vehicles.

Demonstrators gradually left the protest site by 6:00 PM WIB. One lane of Jalan Pahlawan was closed while the demonstration was underway.