Youth Forum Dismisses 'Reformasi Jilid II' as Not Representing Student Aspirations

The Spectrum of Democratic Literacy (SLD) held a discussion titled ‘National Solidarity for a Resilient Indonesia’ in Jakarta on Friday (26/6/2026). The discussion was held as a form of collective commitment among youth and students in responding to the current turmoil of mass actions. Fauzan Ohorella, Coordinator of the Greater Indonesia Youth Forum (FPIR), noted that demonstrations by various elements are increasing in several regions, including Jakarta. Fauzan assessed that these actions are a normal part of social control when there are problems in the running of the government. “I think this is a natural thing when we as a society feel there are issues in governance. This is a reaction stemming from current public anxiety,” said Fauzan. Fauzan also mentioned that the emerging issue of ‘Reformasi Jilid II’ is irrelevant and highly tendentious, aimed at disrupting the stability of the Prabowo-Gibran government. According to him, this issue is not part of the struggle for student aspirations. “We must be able to maintain National Solidarity for the Prabowo-Gibran administration. From this discussion, it must serve as a message to groups wanting to delegitimise the government’s current solidarity,” Fauzan asserted. On the same occasion, Special Staff to the Deputy Minister of Manpower, Wawan Sugiyanto, addressed the issue of several large companies wanting to leave Indonesia and the thousands of layoffs to be carried out by companies. “This is not purely the government’s fault. We also continue to push for the welfare of labour groups. But what must be understood is that workers’ demands must also adjust to the company’s capacity. I think this is the trigger for this issue,” explained Wawan Sugiyanto. Furthermore, Wawan also emphasised that strengthening the MSME sector must continue to be enhanced as a form of a people’s economy. According to him, employment is not solely about large companies. “MSMEs are also part of the job market. Therefore, the government must further strengthen the MSME sector as cells of the people’s economy. Because employment is not specific to large companies,” said Wawan.