Students After Meeting DPR: Don't Play Games with People's Livelihoods

Student representatives at the DPR have issued an ultimatum to the government, warning against playing around with issues that affect the livelihoods and basic needs of the people.

This was stated by Dhenni Ribowo, a representative of the student group, following a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the DPR during their protest in front of the parliamentary complex.

During a press conference after the meeting, Dhenni expressed hope that the DPR could act as a mouthpiece for the demands of students and the public. He emphasised that the government must not take these demands lightly.

“Do not test the people with issues regarding their basic needs. Because if the people become hungry and emotional, the government will certainly face the consequences,” said Dhenni.

The meeting lasted approximately 1.5 hours, from 6:00 pm to around 7:30 pm WIB.

Dhenni stated that during the meeting, students conveyed the majority of their demands to the DPR and the government. Some demands received immediate responses from the government, as the DPR leadership contacted several relevant officials during the session.

He noted that students will continue to monitor the situation to ensure these demands are met, particularly regarding the prices of basic commodities and energy.

“One of the issues that directly affects the public is the scarcity of subsidised fuel (BBM),” he said.

During the session, the Deputy Speaker of the DPR, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, stated that the House had received the students’ aspirations and conveyed them directly to the government.

“We have communicated and interacted very well. Because time was limited, we will continue to communicate more extensively with our student friends in the future,” he said.

In addition to students from Trisakti University, participants included students from Mercu Buana University and Esa Unggul University, as well as representatives from the HMI MPO Executive Board.