Indonesia omnibus law protests

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One of President Joko Widodo's goals is to increase investment and industrialization in Indonesia,{{Cite web|last=Laucereno|first=Sylke Febrina|date=2019-11-25|title=Tarik Minat Investasi Asing, Jokowi Janji Pangkas Birokrasi|trans-title=Willing to Attract Foreign Investors, Jokowi Promises Abolishment of Bureaucracy|url=https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-4797758/tarik-minat-investasi-asing-jokowi-janji-pangkas-birokrasi|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083228/https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-4797758/tarik-minat-investasi-asing-jokowi-janji-pangkas-birokrasi|archive-date=28 December 2020|access-date=2020-08-19|website=detikFinance|language=id-ID}} with an annual per capita income of Rp. 320 million and a gross domestic product (GDP) of US$7 trillion by 2045.{{Cite web|last=Arshad|first=Alina|date=2020-10-08|title=Indonesia's new omnibus law could make or break Jokowi's legacy|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/indonesias-new-omnibus-law-could-make-or-break-jokowis-legacy|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083230/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/indonesias-new-omnibus-law-could-make-or-break-jokowis-legacy|archive-date=28 December 2020|access-date=2020-10-08|website=The Straits Times|language=en}} As such, a new regulation is needed to cut the "red tape" of the Indonesian investment climate. The new proposed draft titled RUU Cipta Kerja (Job Creation Bill) was fiercely opposed by environmentalists, labour unions, and many oppositions shortly after its publication.{{Cite web|last=Arumingtyas|first=Lusia|date=2020-02-20|title=RUU Cipta Kerja Dinilai Ancam Masyarakat dan Lingkungan, Apa Kata Mereka?|trans-title=Job Creation Bill Deemed Harmful Socially and Environmentally, What Are Their Responses?|url=https://www.mongabay.co.id/2020/02/20/ruu-cipta-kerja-dinilai-ancam-masyarakat-dan-lingkungan-apa-kata-mereka/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083239/https://www.mongabay.co.id/2020/02/20/ruu-cipta-kerja-dinilai-ancam-masyarakat-dan-lingkungan-apa-kata-mereka/|archive-date=28 December 2020|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Mongabay Environmental News|language=id}}{{Cite web|date=2020-02-24|title=Deregulation in Indonesia: Economy first, environment later. Maybe|url=https://news.mongabay.com/2020/02/indonesia-omnibus-law-deregulation-environment-economy/|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Mongabay Environmental News|language=en-US|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083239/https://news.mongabay.com/2020/02/indonesia-omnibus-law-deregulation-environment-economy/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-07-13|title=Omnibus Law Bahayakan Investasi Berkelanjutan di Indonesia|trans-title=Omnibus Law Dangers Investing to Indonesia|url=https://www.greenpeace.org/indonesia/siaran-pers/5398/omnibus-law-bahayakan-investasi-berkelanjutan-di-indonesia|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083304/https://www.greenpeace.org/indonesia/siaran-pers/5398/omnibus-law-bahayakan-investasi-berkelanjutan-di-indonesia/|archive-date=28 December 2020|access-date=2020-08-20|website=Greenpeace Indonesia|language=id-ID}} The first draft was proposed on 12 February 2020. It contained 15 chapters and 174 articles to be discussed by the People's Representative Council (DPR) during the 2020 National Legislation Program.{{Cite web|last=Yhulia Susanto|first=Vendi|date=2020-02-12|editor-last=Laoli|editor-first=Noverius|title=Pemerintah serahkan surat presiden dan draf omnibus law RUU Cipta Kerja ke DPR|trans-title=Government sends president's letter and Job Creation Bill draft to DPR|url=http://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/pemerintah-serahkan-surat-presiden-dan-draf-omnibus-law-ruu-cipta-kerja-ke-dpr|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083304/https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/pemerintah-serahkan-surat-presiden-dan-draf-omnibus-law-ruu-cipta-kerja-ke-dpr|archive-date=28 December 2020|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Kontan|language=id}} The bill was passed on 5 October 2020.

File:Protests 8 Oktober 2020 - Bundaran Halte on fire - 1 (landscape).jpg bus station burns during the protests on 8 October 2020. 11 other TransJakarta bus stations were also damaged.{{Cite web|last=Liputan6.com|date=2020-10-08|title=Tinjau Halte Bundaran HI yang Terbakar, Anies: Segera Diperbaiki|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4377587/tinjau-halte-bundaran-hi-yang-terbakar-anies-segera-diperbaiki|access-date=2020-10-08|website=liputan6.com|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083323/https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4377587/tinjau-halte-bundaran-hi-yang-terbakar-anies-segera-diperbaiki|url-status=live}}]]

The law sparked protests, originating in Java in January 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-01-18|title=Protes Omnibus Law, Buruh Siap Mogok Kerja Nasional - Nasional Katadata.co.id|url=https://katadata.co.id/ameidyonasution/berita/5e9a49905c57f/protes-omnibus-law-buruh-siap-mogok-kerja-nasional|access-date=2020-10-12|website=katadata.co.id|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083228/https://katadata.co.id/ameidyonasution/berita/5e9a49905c57f/protes-omnibus-law-buruh-siap-mogok-kerja-nasional|url-status=live}} Protesters are concerned that the law could hurt both workers, specifically that it "would harm workers by reducing severance pay, cutting mandatory leave, allowing longer work hours, and permitting the hiring of contract and part-time workers in place of full-time employees"; and the environment, specifically that it "would lead to the deforestation of forests that are essential in controlling carbon emissions and slowing climate change" according to environmentalists.{{Cite news|last=Paddock|first=Richard C.|date=2020-10-08|title=Indonesia's Parliament Approves Jobs Bill, Despite Labor and Environmental Fears|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/05/world/asia/indonesia-stimulus-bill-strike.html|url-status=live|access-date=2020-10-08|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=7 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007193202/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/05/world/asia/indonesia-stimulus-bill-strike.html}} Several labour unions say that the law should include representatives from labour unions and not just investors.{{Cite web|last=Wibowo|first=Kukuh S.|date=2020-02-16|title=Tolak Omnibus Law RUU Cipta Kerja, Buruh akan Demo Besar-besaran|url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1308241/tolak-omnibus-law-ruu-cipta-kerja-buruh-akan-demo-besar-besaran|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Tempo|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083301/https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1308241/tolak-omnibus-law-ruu-cipta-kerja-buruh-akan-demo-besar-besaran|url-status=live}} The government says that the law could help Indonesia's fallen economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 8 October, at least 400 protesters have been detained, ranging from peaceful protesters to rioters.{{Cite web|title=Indonesia: Thousands protest against 'omnibus law' on jobs|url=https://news.yahoo.com/indonesia-thousands-protest-against-omnibus-074355667.html|access-date=2020-10-08|website=news.yahoo.com|language=en-US|archive-date=8 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008080926/https://news.yahoo.com/indonesia-thousands-protest-against-omnibus-074355667.html|url-status=live}}

Other than demanding for the law to be retracted, some protesters also demand Jokowi to resign out of office, calling current Indonesian politics a culprit.Indonesian: biang.{{cite web|url=https://kabar24.bisnis.com/read/20201013/15/1304392/demo-uu-cipta-kerja-orator-minta-presiden-jokowi-mundur-ini-alasannya|title=Demo UU Cipta Kerja, Orator Minta Presiden Jokowi Mundur, Ini Alasannya|website=kabar24.bisnis.com|date=October 13, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2020|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083303/https://kabar24.bisnis.com/read/20201013/15/1304392/demo-uu-cipta-kerja-orator-minta-presiden-jokowi-mundur-ini-alasannya|url-status=live}} Other demonstrations also demands increase of 2021 minimal wage.

In August, a group of labourers across 20 provinces{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Tolak RUU Cipta Kerja, Kelompok Buruh Akan Kembali Gelar Aksi Demo 25 Agustus|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/08/18/10112151/tolak-ruu-cipta-kerja-kelompok-buruh-akan-kembali-gelar-aksi-demo-25-agustus|access-date=2020-10-08|website=KOMPAS.com|date=18 August 2020 |language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083301/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/08/18/10112151/tolak-ruu-cipta-kerja-kelompok-buruh-akan-kembali-gelar-aksi-demo-25-agustus|url-status=live}} threatened to hold a more massive protestOriginal: Mogok nasional (literally "national strike action.") from 6 to 8 October{{Cite web|date=2020-10-05|title=Buruh Tetap Gelar Aksi Mogok Nasional 6-8 Oktober|url=https://republika.co.id/share/qhqiu2409|access-date=2020-10-10|website=Republika Online|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083305/https://republika.co.id/berita/qhqiu2409/buruh-tetap-gelar-aksi-mogok-nasional-68-oktober|url-status=live}} if the law is not retracted. The group's leader states that health protocols will be implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19,{{Cite web|date=2020-09-28|title=Tolak Omnibus Law, Buruh Ancam Mogok Nasional|url=https://republika.co.id/share/qhcl6s328|access-date=2020-10-08|website=Republika Online|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083303/https://republika.co.id/berita/qhcl6s328/tolak-emomnibus-lawem-buruh-ancam-mogok-nasional|url-status=live}} and that via The Jakarta Post, "Whether or not we succeed should be an afterthought. What’s important is that we fight."{{Cite web|title=Labor unions plan mass protests, strikes as jobs bill nears completion|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/04/labor-unions-plan-mass-protests-strikes-as-jobs-bill-nears-completion.html|access-date=2020-10-09|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|archive-date=7 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007124311/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/04/labor-unions-plan-mass-protests-strikes-as-jobs-bill-nears-completion.html|url-status=live}} On 20 October, labourers plan on protesting again on 27 October at 1 pm with 5,000 students nationwide.{{Cite web|title=Jobs law protesters take to streets again on Tuesday|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/20/jobs-law-protesters-take-to-streets-again-on-tuesday.html|access-date=2020-10-20|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083303/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/20/jobs-law-protesters-take-to-streets-again-on-tuesday.html|url-status=live}} However, there are no reported protests on the said date. As the last word, protests are planned to be conducted until 10 November, in which late October and early November will be a critical time, specifically with Widodo planned to sign and approve the law.{{Cite web|title=Workers plan to hold waves of protests against omnibus jobs law until Nov. 10|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/26/workers-plan-to-hold-waves-of-protests-against-omnibus-jobs-law-until-nov-10.html|access-date=2020-10-28|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083242/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/26/workers-plan-to-hold-waves-of-protests-against-omnibus-jobs-law-until-nov-10.html|url-status=live}}

Antara reports that 145 of the 3,862 people detained as of 9 October have tested positive for COVID-19.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-13|title=Hardline cleric enters fray in protests over Indonesia's Omnibus Law|url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3105282/indonesias-omnibus-law-hardline-cleric-enters-fray-protests|access-date=2020-10-13|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083350/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3105282/indonesias-omnibus-law-hardline-cleric-enters-fray-protests|url-status=live}} The last major protest was on 1 May 2021 held by the Confederation of Indonesian Labour Unions (KSPI), Confederation of All-Indonesia Labour Unions (KSPSI), Farmer Union of Indonesia (SPI), and Indonesia Human Right Committee for Social Justice.

File:Omnibus_Protest_streets.png, Central Java.]]

Since January, many protests in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, and Yogyakarta have been held in front of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) buildings and elsewhere.{{cite news |author=Adrian Wail Akhlas |title=Labor unions protest Jokowi's omnibus bill |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/01/09/labor-unions-protest-jokowis-omnibus-bill.html |date=2020-01-09 |access-date=2020-10-10 |work=The Jakarta Post |language=en |archive-date=18 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018142624/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/01/09/labor-unions-protest-jokowis-omnibus-bill.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Tolak RUU Cipta Kerja, Kelompok Buruh Akan Kembali Gelar Aksi Demo 25 Agustus Halaman all|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/08/18/10112151/tolak-ruu-cipta-kerja-kelompok-buruh-akan-kembali-gelar-aksi-demo-25-agustus|access-date=2020-08-19|website=KOMPAS.com|date=18 August 2020 |language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083301/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/08/18/10112151/tolak-ruu-cipta-kerja-kelompok-buruh-akan-kembali-gelar-aksi-demo-25-agustus|url-status=live}} On 6 October, labourers protested at the DPRD office. They complain that the law only benefits the politicians.{{Cite web|last=Indonesia|first=C. N. N.|title=Buruh Surabaya Demo Omnibus Law, Ajak Masyarakat Ikut Aksi|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201006152459-20-555007/buruh-surabaya-demo-omnibus-law-ajak-masyarakat-ikut-aksi|access-date=2020-10-08|website=nasional|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083320/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201006152459-20-555007/buruh-surabaya-demo-omnibus-law-ajak-masyarakat-ikut-aksi|url-status=live}} On 7 October 2020, a clash between the police and protesters in Cikarang resulted in nine arrests.{{Cite web|title=Rallies against job creation law turn violent as police clash with protesters|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/07/rallies-against-job-creation-law-turn-violent-as-police-clash-with-protesters.html|access-date=2020-10-08|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083309/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/07/rallies-against-job-creation-law-turn-violent-as-police-clash-with-protesters.html|url-status=live}} The police arrested two alleged anarchists on the way to join a demonstration in West Jakarta on 14 August; they had several Molotov cocktails on their hands and several books and stickers promoting or associated to anarchism.{{Cite web|last=Indonesia|first=C. N. N.|title=Polisi Tangkap 2 Terduga Anarko Ingin Gabung Demo Omnibus Law|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20200814160818-12-535837/polisi-tangkap-2-terduga-anarko-ingin-gabung-demo-omnibus-law|access-date=2020-08-19|website=nasional|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083311/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20200814160818-12-535837/polisi-tangkap-2-terduga-anarko-ingin-gabung-demo-omnibus-law|url-status=live}}

The burning and overall destruction of properties were also seen in Jakarta, unprevented by the 2,500 police deployed by the National Police.{{Cite web|last=Bhwana|first=Petir Garda|date=2020-10-08|title=2,500 Brimob Personnel Deployed to Secure Omnibus Law Protest in Jakarta|url=https://en.tempo.co/read/1394049/2500-brimob-personnel-deployed-to-secure-omnibus-law-protest-in-jakarta|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Tempo|language=en}} Three police stations, Patung Kuda Arjuna Wiwaha, Tugu Tani, and Harmoni were burned and destroyed by rioters.{{Cite web|title=5 Titik Terbakar di Tengah Demo Omnibus Law Jakarta|url=https://seriau.com/news/detail/39605/nasional/5-titik-terbakar-di-tengah-demo-omnibus-law-jakarta|access-date=2020-10-09|website=seriau.com|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083313/https://seriau.com/news/detail/39605/nasional/5-titik-terbakar-di-tengah-demo-omnibus-law-jakarta|url-status=live}} The Grand Senen Theater was also burned, and the fire was fully extinguished at 22:00. Around 50% of the theatre is destroyed by the fire.{{Cite web|last=Persada|first=Syailendra|date=2020-10-08|title=Demo Omnibus Law UU Cipta Kerja, Gedung Bioskop Grand Theater Senen Terbakar|url=https://metro.tempo.co/read/1394273/demo-omnibus-law-uu-cipta-kerja-gedung-bioskop-grand-theater-senen-terbakar|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Tempo|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083307/https://metro.tempo.co/read/1394273/demo-omnibus-law-uu-cipta-kerja-gedung-bioskop-grand-theater-senen-terbakar|url-status=live}} School textbooks were also burned by students, along with six rukos and two vehicles.{{Cite web|last=Indonesia|first=C. N. N.|title=Anies Sedih Buku Pelajaran Ikut Terbakar di Senen Usai Demo|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201009095154-20-556386/anies-sedih-buku-pelajaran-ikut-terbakar-di-senen-usai-demo|access-date=2020-10-09|website=nasional|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083356/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201009095154-20-556386/anies-sedih-buku-pelajaran-ikut-terbakar-di-senen-usai-demo|url-status=live}} Police cars were also turned over.{{Cite web|title=Riot Breaks Out in West Jakarta as Police Ban Protest Against Omnibus Law|url=https://jakartaglobe.id/vision/riot-breaks-out-in-west-jakarta-as-police-ban-protest-against-omnibus-law|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Jakarta Globe|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083305/https://jakartaglobe.id/vision/riot-breaks-out-in-west-jakarta-as-police-ban-protest-against-omnibus-law|url-status=live}} To make politicians aware of the National Farmer's Day, protesters set up scarecrows.

In Bandung, several people assaulted the guarding police. Bandung is also the first city to conduct a COVID-19 rapid test on the protesters. None had contracted the virus.{{Cite web|title=Polisi soal Anak SD Ikut Demo Omnibus Law di Bandung: Ikut-Ikutan dari Medsos|url=https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/polisi-soal-anak-sd-ikut-demo-omnibus-law-di-bandung-ikut-ikutan-dari-medsos-1uMFAgQEia0|access-date=2020-10-09|website=kumparan|language=id-ID|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014003728/https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/polisi-soal-anak-sd-ikut-demo-omnibus-law-di-bandung-ikut-ikutan-dari-medsos-1uMFAgQEia0|url-status=live}}

As a result of the massive mayhem, a toll road connecting Serang and Jakarta was closed for a day.{{Cite web|last=Liputan6.com|date=2020-10-06|title=Demo Buruh Tolak Omnibus Law Usai, Jalan Serang-Jakarta Kembali Kondusif|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4375445/demo-buruh-tolak-omnibus-law-usai-jalan-serang-jakarta-kembali-kondusif|access-date=2020-10-09|website=liputan6.com|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083314/https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4375445/demo-buruh-tolak-omnibus-law-usai-jalan-serang-jakarta-kembali-kondusif|url-status=live}} The road leading to the DPR office was also closed, barricaded with barbed wires.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-08|title=Digeruduk Pendemo Omnibus Law, Jalan Menuju DPR Ditutup Kawat Berduri|url=https://www.suara.com/news/2020/10/08/102956/digeruduk-pendemo-omnibus-law-jalan-menuju-dpr-ditutup-kawat-berduri|access-date=2020-10-09|website=suara.com|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083305/https://www.suara.com/news/2020/10/08/102956/digeruduk-pendemo-omnibus-law-jalan-menuju-dpr-ditutup-kawat-berduri|url-status=live}} This was thanks to the knowledge of authorities that a protest will be held.{{Cite web|last=Liputan6.com|date=2020-10-08|title=Antisipasi Demo Omnibus Law di Istana, Polisi Blokade Sejumlah Ruas Jalan Medan Merdeka|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4377030/antisipasi-demo-omnibus-law-di-istana-polisi-blokade-sejumlah-ruas-jalan-medan-merdeka|access-date=2020-10-09|website=liputan6.com|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083246/https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4377030/antisipasi-demo-omnibus-law-di-istana-polisi-blokade-sejumlah-ruas-jalan-medan-merdeka|url-status=live}} Several roads were also closed, which led to more fights with the police, although protesters there went home as time passed.{{Cite web|title=Akses Jalan Ditutup, Perwakilan Garda Sempat Adu Mulut dengan Massa Aksi Tolak Omnibus Law|url=https://kaltim.tribunnews.com/2020/10/07/akses-jalan-ditutup-perwakilan-garda-sempat-adu-mulut-dengan-massa-aksi-tolak-omnibus-law|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Tribun Kaltim|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083241/https://kaltim.tribunnews.com/2020/10/07/akses-jalan-ditutup-perwakilan-garda-sempat-adu-mulut-dengan-massa-aksi-tolak-omnibus-law|url-status=live}} In Jakarta, 398 tons of debris and trash were collected, overwhelming 1,100 workers and 12 road sweepers, and 50 garbage trucks.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-09|title=Aksi Protes Omnibus Law Cipta Kerja di Jakarta Sisakan 398 Ton Sampah|url=https://www.suara.com/news/2020/10/09/133529/aksi-protes-omnibus-law-cipta-kerja-di-jakarta-sisakan-398-ton-sampah|access-date=2020-10-09|website=suara.com|language=id}} Bandung's streets were also closed. The 116 students who protested in Bekasi were arrested for one night at a police station. The next day they were fetched home by their mothers; all of them were instructed to kneel on their worried mom. Some cried while doing so.{{Cite web|title=Tangis Pendemo Pecah Bersujud di Kaki Ibunda di Polres Metro Bekasi|url=https://beta.kompas.tv/article/114742/tangis-pendemo-pecah-bersujud-di-kaki-ibunda-di-polres-metro-bekasi|access-date=2020-10-14|website=KOMPAS.tv|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083335/https://beta.kompas.tv/article/114742/tangis-pendemo-pecah-bersujud-di-kaki-ibunda-di-polres-metro-bekasi|url-status=live}}

Several police personnel were criticized for using excessive force on the protesters. It was reported that the police shot tear gas towards a group of protesters that were simply waiting for another group.{{Cite web|title=Civil groups urge police to stop 'repressing' omnibus law protesters|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/09/civil-groups-urge-police-to-stop-repressing-omnibus-law-protesters.html|access-date=2020-10-09|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083318/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/09/civil-groups-urge-police-to-stop-repressing-omnibus-law-protesters.html|url-status=live}} Jakarta's police also said that they would not allow more protests due to the COVID-19 burden.{{Cite web|title=Police stop labor unions from protesting newly passed omnibus bill on jobs|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/05/police-stop-labor-unions-from-protesting-newly-passed-omnibus-bill-on-jobs.html|access-date=2020-10-09|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|archive-date=8 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008153826/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/05/police-stop-labor-unions-from-protesting-newly-passed-omnibus-bill-on-jobs.html|url-status=live}} A video recorded by the Associated Press (AP) showed a student collapsing three meters from a police barricade after a gunshot was heard. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), one student carried him away. His condition is still unclear.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-07|title=Indonesian protesters hurl petrol bombs as outrage over new jobs law grows|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3104588/omnibus-law-indonesian-police-fire-tear-gas-3000-students|access-date=2020-10-09|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083322/https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3104588/omnibus-law-indonesian-police-fire-tear-gas-3000-students|url-status=live}}

A high-ranking police officer (Awi Setiyono) told CNN Indonesia that Jakarta does not welcome protests, and protests are only allowed outside. He says that they will be enforcing citywide patrols to ensure no protests will be held anymore in Jakarta. This policy was initially suggested by General Idham Azis via a telegram letter. Lawbreakers may be arrested.{{Cite web|last=Indonesia|first=C. N. N.|title=Polri Respons Protes Omnibus Law: Demo Tidak Harus di Jakarta|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201007162454-20-555567/polri-respons-protes-omnibus-law-demo-tidak-harus-di-jakarta|access-date=2020-10-09|website=nasional|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083402/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201007162454-20-555567/polri-respons-protes-omnibus-law-demo-tidak-harus-di-jakarta|url-status=live}}

In response to a plan on mass protests on 27 October, 6,000 police were deployed in Jakarta. Medan Merdeka Barat Street is also temporarily closed. Protesters were warned by Minister of Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD to be cautious of any intruders.

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In Batam, a protest was held by workers and several labour unions.{{Cite web|title=BURUH Batam Demo Soal RUU Omnibus Law, Apa Sebenarnya Isi Undang-undang Ini?|url=https://batam.tribunnews.com/2020/02/12/buruh-batam-demo-soal-ruu-omnibus-law-apa-sebenarnya-isi-undang-undang-ini|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Tribun Batam|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083243/https://batam.tribunnews.com/2020/02/12/buruh-batam-demo-soal-ruu-omnibus-law-apa-sebenarnya-isi-undang-undang-ini|url-status=live}} In Pekanbaru, protests occurred at the DPRD office. Police sprayed cannon water and tear gas. Roads were damaged too. Padang's DPRD office was also attacked. A protester forcing to get through the police barricades led to a series of rock fights. Protesters also burned tires.{{Cite web|last=VIVA|first=PT VIVA MEDIA BARU-|date=2020-10-08|title=Demo Tolak Omnibus Law Ricuh di Pekanbaru, Padang dan Medan|url=https://www.viva.co.id/berita/nasional/1310235-demo-tolak-omnibus-law-ricuh-di-pekanbaru-padang-dan-medan|access-date=2020-10-08|website=viva.co.id|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083400/https://www.viva.co.id/berita/nasional/1310235-demo-tolak-omnibus-law-ricuh-di-pekanbaru-padang-dan-medan|url-status=live}} In the Bangka Belitung Islands, students held a peaceful protest in Pangkal Pinang.{{Cite web|title=Mahasiswa Bangka Belitung Demo Tolak UU Cipta Kerja di Alun-alun Taman Merdeka|url=https://bangka.tribunnews.com/2020/10/08/mahasiswa-bangka-belitung-demo-tolak-uu-cipta-kerja-di-alun-alun-taman-merdeka|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Bangka Pos|language=id-ID|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011101257/https://bangka.tribunnews.com/2020/10/08/mahasiswa-bangka-belitung-demo-tolak-uu-cipta-kerja-di-alun-alun-taman-merdeka|url-status=live}} Meanwhile, in Jambi, protesters trespassed a fence and rushed to the city's DPRD office, destroying properties of it.{{Cite web|last=Liputan6.com|date=2020-10-07|title=VIDEO: Pelajar Serang Kantor DPRD Kota Jambi|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4376218/video-pelajar-serang-kantor-dprd-kota-jambi|access-date=2020-10-09|website=liputan6.com|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083507/https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4376218/video-pelajar-serang-kantor-dprd-kota-jambi|url-status=live}} Similar kinds of riots were also seen in Bandar Lampung. Victims were mostly police officers, with a protester rushed to Dadi Tjokrodipo Hospital due to neck injury,{{Cite web|last=Indonesia|first=C. N. N.|title=Demo Omnibus Law Lampung Rusuh, Massa Merangsek Masuk DPRD|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201007173238-20-555615/demo-omnibus-law-lampung-rusuh-massa-merangsek-masuk-dprd|access-date=2020-10-09|website=nasional|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083339/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201007173238-20-555615/demo-omnibus-law-lampung-rusuh-massa-merangsek-masuk-dprd|url-status=live}} and 25 other protesters were treated in three different hospitals. News reports circulated that a student was shot; police called it "fake news" and urged people never to spread such news.{{Cite web|last=Bhwana|first=Petir Garda|date=2020-10-08|title=Lampung Police Deny Fatalities in Rally Against Job Creation Law|url=https://en.tempo.co/read/1393957/lampung-police-deny-fatalities-in-rally-against-job-creation-law|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Tempo|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083331/https://en.tempo.co/read/1393957/lampung-police-deny-fatalities-in-rally-against-job-creation-law|url-status=live}}

In Medan, riots occurred initially at the North Sumatran DPRD's office. Many threw various objects at the guarding police.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-08|title=Demo Tolak Omnibus Law di DPRD Sumut Ricuh, Massa Lempari Polisi|url=https://sumut.inews.id/berita/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-dprd-sumut-ricuh-massa-lempari-polisi|access-date=2020-10-08|website=iNews.ID|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083321/https://sumut.inews.id/berita/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-dprd-sumut-ricuh-massa-lempari-polisi|url-status=live}} Several roads also saw protests and riots.{{Cite web|last=Utama/detikcom|first=Pradita|title=Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur Mulai Ramai Massa Aksi|url=https://news.detik.com/foto-news/d-5205246/jalan-medan-merdeka-timur-mulai-ramai-massa-aksi|access-date=2020-10-08|website=detiknews|language=id-ID}} Some launched firecrackers, while others threw rocks and bamboo, which caused the DPRD office's glass to be damaged. To stop the riots, police threatened "Your parents are seeing these; people are recording this. Please stop, brothers, don't make trouble," as well as tear gasses and spraying waters using three vehicles. As protests calmed down, they continued, "Your future's a bright road ahead. Remember: This is Medan, our home."{{Cite web|title=UPDATE DEMO OMNIBUS LAW - Di Medan, Massa Kelompok Pelajar Lempar Mercon: Adek-adek, Tolong Hentikan|url=https://batam.tribunnews.com/2020/10/08/update-demo-omnibus-law-di-medan-massa-kelompok-pelajar-lempar-mercon-adek-adek-tolong-hentikan|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Tribun Batam|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083331/https://batam.tribunnews.com/2020/10/08/update-demo-omnibus-law-di-medan-massa-kelompok-pelajar-lempar-mercon-adek-adek-tolong-hentikan|url-status=live}} 7,000 personnel were deployed at the protest zone. Several stores were under attack as well; the stores immediately locked themselves down.{{Cite web|last=Liputan6.com|date=2020-10-08|title=Demo Tolak Omnibus Law di Medan Ricuh, Massa Aksi Lempari Gedung DPRD Sumut|url=https://www.liputan6.com/regional/read/4377345/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-medan-ricuh-massa-aksi-lempari-gedung-dprd-sumut|access-date=2020-10-09|website=liputan6.com|language=id|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011010329/https://www.liputan6.com/regional/read/4377345/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-medan-ricuh-massa-aksi-lempari-gedung-dprd-sumut|url-status=live}} Two police were injured by the rocks and bamboos. A total of 117 people were arrested.{{Cite web|last=antaranews.com|date=2020-10-08|title=Kapolrestabes : 177 pendemo omnibus law di Medan diamankan|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1772709/kapolrestabes-177-pendemo-omnibus-law-di-medan-diamankan|access-date=2020-10-08|website=Antara News|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083334/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1772709/kapolrestabes-177-pendemo-omnibus-law-di-medan-diamankan|url-status=live}} Many of the injured were rushed to Bhayangkara Hospital. Many of the protests ended in the evening.

Banda Aceh saw only peaceful protests and no riots. The protests were held during rainfall. The protesters, mostly college students, went to Aceh's DPRD office. Communication techniques include speeches, poems, and posters.{{Cite web|title=Demo Omnibus Law di Aceh Damai dan Tanpa Kekerasan|url=https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/demo-omnibus-law-di-aceh-damai-dan-tanpa-kekerasan-1uLrP15FgFe|access-date=2020-10-09|website=kumparan|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083501/https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/demo-omnibus-law-di-aceh-damai-dan-tanpa-kekerasan-1uLrP15FgFe|url-status=live}}

The only place where police expressed wills to abandon protests was Padang; this was due to Padang being a "red zone" of COVID-19.{{Cite web|last=Kampai|first=Jeka|title=Ada Rencana Aksi Tolak UU Ciptaker, Gedung DPRD Sumbar Dipagari Kawat Berduri|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5203309/ada-rencana-aksi-tolak-uu-ciptaker-gedung-dprd-sumbar-dipagari-kawat-berduri|access-date=2020-10-09|website=detiknews|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083426/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5203309/ada-rencana-aksi-tolak-uu-ciptaker-gedung-dprd-sumbar-dipagari-kawat-berduri|url-status=live}}

In Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Aliansi Kaltim Melawan (The Fighter Alliance of East Kalimantan) and Rakyat Kaltim Untuk Indonesia (East Kalimantanese for Indonesia) blocked a road section to the province's DPRD building and pushed themselves to get inside the building, raising tension and forcing the local government to deploy 30 members of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.{{Cite web|title=Aliansi Kaltim Melawan Tutup Jalan di Depan DPRD Kaltim, Tolak RUU Omnibus Law dan RZWP3K|url=https://kaltim.tribunnews.com/2020/07/16/aliansi-kaltim-melawan-tutup-jalan-di-depan-dprd-kaltim-tolak-ruu-omnibus-law-dan-rzwp3k|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Tribun Kaltim|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083424/https://kaltim.tribunnews.com/2020/07/16/aliansi-kaltim-melawan-tutup-jalan-di-depan-dprd-kaltim-tolak-ruu-omnibus-law-dan-rzwp3k|url-status=live}} In South Kalimantan, students and labourers successfully occupied the DPRD building. As a result, the speaker of South Kalimantan DPRD agreed to support demonstrators' cause on rejecting the bill.{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Demo Tolak UU Cipta Kerja, Mahasiswa dan Buruh Duduki DPRD Kalsel|url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/10/08/11541711/demo-tolak-uu-cipta-kerja-mahasiswa-dan-buruh-duduki-dprd-kalsel|access-date=2020-10-09|website=KOMPAS.com|date=8 October 2020 |language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083415/https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/10/08/11541711/demo-tolak-uu-cipta-kerja-mahasiswa-dan-buruh-duduki-dprd-kalsel|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Lumajang|first=Kabar|date=2020-10-08|title=Mahasiswa Menang! DPRD Kalimantan Selatan Tolak Omnibus Law UU Cipta Kerja, Terharu Lihat Videonya - Kabar Lumajang|url=https://kabarlumajang.pikiran-rakyat.com/regional/pr-42812209/mahasiswa-menang-dprd-kalimantan-selatan-tolak-omnibus-law-uu-cipta-kerja-terharu-lihat-videonya|access-date=2020-10-09|website=kabarlumajang.pikiran-rakyat.com|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083416/https://kabarlumajang.pikiran-rakyat.com/regional/pr-42812209/mahasiswa-menang-dprd-kalimantan-selatan-tolak-omnibus-law-uu-cipta-kerja-terharu-lihat-videonya|url-status=live}} In Central Kalimantan and North Kalimantan, protests also turned violent.{{Cite web|last=prokalteng.co|date=2020-10-08|title=Memanas, Aksi Demo di DPRD Kalteng Mulai Ricuh {{!}} kaltengpos.co|url=https://kaltengpos.co/berita/-55457-memanas,-aksi-demo-di-dprd-kalteng-mulai-ricuh.html|access-date=2020-10-09|website=prokalteng.co|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083401/https://kaltengpos.co/berita/-55457-memanas,-aksi-demo-di-dprd-kalteng-mulai-ricuh.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-10-08|title=Wartawan Cedera Liput Demo, Kapolresta Tarakan Minta Maaf|url=https://republika.co.id/share/qhvxt1382|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Republika Online|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083422/https://republika.co.id/berita/qhvxt1382/wartawan-cedera-liput-demo-kapolresta-tarakan-minta-maaf|url-status=live}} In Pontianak alone, 32 people were arrested while in Banjarmasin, a man who wants to disperse the protesters was caught having a sharp weapon on his hand in the middle of the crowd.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-09|title=32 Orang di Pontianak Ditangkap, Mahasiswa Sebut Ada Penyusup Demo Omnibus Law|url=https://news.okezone.com/read/2020/10/09/340/2290771/32-orang-di-pontianak-ditangkap-mahasiswa-sebut-ada-penyusup-demo-omnibus-law|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Okezone.com|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083437/https://news.okezone.com/read/2020/10/09/340/2290771/32-orang-di-pontianak-ditangkap-mahasiswa-sebut-ada-penyusup-demo-omnibus-law|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Berpura-pura Dukung Aksi, Pria Bersenjata Tajam Ternyata Hendak Bubarkan Unjuk Rasa, Ini Alasannya Halaman all|url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/10/09/06060071/berpura-pura-dukung-aksi-pria-bersenjata-tajam-ternyata-hendak-bubarkan|access-date=2020-10-09|website=KOMPAS.com|date=8 October 2020 |language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083458/https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/10/09/06060071/berpura-pura-dukung-aksi-pria-bersenjata-tajam-ternyata-hendak-bubarkan|url-status=live}}

On 16 July, a demonstration in Makassar turned into a riot, resulting in 37 being arrested by police, one of them a woman.{{Cite web|last=developer|first=mediaindonesia com|date=2020-07-17|title=Rusuh Demo RUU Cipta Kerja di Makassar, 37 Orang Ditangkap|url=https://mediaindonesia.com/read/detail/329144-rusuh-demo-ruu-cipta-kerja-di-makassar-37-orang-ditangkap|access-date=2020-08-19|website=mediaindonesia.com|language=id|archive-date=19 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819071124/https://mediaindonesia.com/read/detail/329144-rusuh-demo-ruu-cipta-kerja-di-makassar-37-orang-ditangkap|url-status=live}} In Gorontalo, police responded to riots with tear gas, wreaking more havoc. Several police officers also acted "provocative" according to the protest coordinator. Two protesters were hospitalized, six were arrested, and ten are lost. The police said that the protests were ended due to COVID-19 worries.{{Cite web|last=Liputan6.com|date=2020-10-08|title=Ricuh Demo Penolakan Omnibus Law di Gorontalo, 10 Mahasiswa Dikabarkan Hilang|url=https://www.liputan6.com/regional/read/4377557/ricuh-demo-penolakan-omnibus-law-di-gorontalo-10-mahasiswa-dikabarkan-hilang|access-date=2020-10-08|website=liputan6.com|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083340/https://www.liputan6.com/regional/read/4377557/ricuh-demo-penolakan-omnibus-law-di-gorontalo-10-mahasiswa-dikabarkan-hilang|url-status=live}} In Palu and Kendari, riots also occurred.{{Cite web|last=Qadri|first=M.|title=Demo Tolak Omnibus Law di Palu Ricuh, Polisi Tembakkan Gas Air Mata|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5205119/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-palu-ricuh-polisi-tembakkan-gas-air-mata|access-date=2020-10-09|website=detiknews|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083459/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5205119/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-palu-ricuh-polisi-tembakkan-gas-air-mata|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Indonesia|first=C. N. N.|title=Demo Kendari Bentrok, Kaca dan Papan Nama DPRD Sultra Hancur|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201008144356-20-556003/demo-kendari-bentrok-kaca-dan-papan-nama-dprd-sultra-hancur|access-date=2020-10-09|website=nasional|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083417/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201008144356-20-556003/demo-kendari-bentrok-kaca-dan-papan-nama-dprd-sultra-hancur|url-status=live}} A video that shows police beating a student in front of a mosque went viral on Twitter, and three journalists are said to have experienced similar circumstances.{{Cite web|last=Qadri|first=M.|title=3 Wartawan Palu Dipukul Oknum Saat Liput Demo, Polisi Selidiki|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5206070/3-wartawan-palu-dipukul-oknum-saat-liput-demo-polisi-selidiki|access-date=2020-10-09|website=detiknews|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083411/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5206070/3-wartawan-palu-dipukul-oknum-saat-liput-demo-polisi-selidiki|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Today|first=Lamongan|date=2020-10-08|title=Viral Video Mahasiswa Dipukuli di Masjid Palu, Warga Twitter : Bisa Ada yang Meninggal! - Lamongan Today|url=https://lamongantoday.pikiran-rakyat.com/viral/pr-77812743/viral-video-mahasiswa-dipukuli-di-masjid-palu-warga-twitter-bisa-ada-yang-meninggal|access-date=2020-10-09|website=lamongantoday.pikiran-rakyat.com|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083524/https://lamongantoday.pikiran-rakyat.com/viral/pr-77812743/viral-video-mahasiswa-dipukuli-di-masjid-palu-warga-twitter-bisa-ada-yang-meninggal|url-status=live}}

Despite heavy rain, protesters in Manado did not stop protesting. As protests heated up, six college students were arrested due to throwing rocks at Manado's DPRD office.

The protesters agreed to move their protesting site 20 meters away later. Firefighting trucks were present to disturb potential rioters on site.{{Cite web|title=Hujan Guyur Massa Demo Mahasiswa Tolak Omnibus Law di Manado|url=https://kumparan.com/manadobacirita/hujan-guyur-massa-demo-mahasiswa-tolak-omnibus-law-di-manado-1uLo4J8o9JM|access-date=2020-10-08|website=kumparan|language=id-ID|archive-date=12 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012195359/https://kumparan.com/manadobacirita/hujan-guyur-massa-demo-mahasiswa-tolak-omnibus-law-di-manado-1uLo4J8o9JM|url-status=live}} Only 10 people were allowed to enter the DPRD office to voice themselves for tranquillity. Six people were arrested.{{Cite web|title=Demo Tolak Omnibus Law di Manado, 7 Mahasiswa Ditawan Polisi, Dipakai Negosiasi Agar Massa Bubar|url=https://manado.tribunnews.com/2020/10/08/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-manado-7-mahasiswa-ditawan-polisi-dipakai-negosiasi-agar-massa-bubar|access-date=2020-10-08|website=Tribun Manado|language=id-ID|archive-date=10 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010230506/https://manado.tribunnews.com/2020/10/08/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-manado-7-mahasiswa-ditawan-polisi-dipakai-negosiasi-agar-massa-bubar|url-status=live}}

In Kupang on 22 July, a demonstration was held by students in front of the East Nusa Tenggara DPRD building. They waved the Indonesian flag and marched towards the building.{{Cite web|title=Aksi Demo Mahasiswa Kupang Tolak Omnibus Law dan Uang Kuliah di Masa COVID-19|url=https://kumparan.com/florespedia/aksi-demo-mahasiswa-kupang-tolak-omnibus-law-dan-uang-kuliah-di-masa-covid-19-1tr5HKEhsks|access-date=2020-08-19|website=kumparan|language=id-ID|archive-date=7 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007123903/https://kumparan.com/florespedia/aksi-demo-mahasiswa-kupang-tolak-omnibus-law-dan-uang-kuliah-di-masa-covid-19-1tr5HKEhsks|url-status=live}} Later, three students were arrested for throwing rocks against the police.{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Lempar Batu ke Polisi Saat Demo Tolak UU Cipta Kerja, 3 Pelajar SMA Diamankan|url=https://kupang.kompas.com/read/2020/10/09/18345311/lempar-batu-ke-polisi-saat-demo-tolak-uu-cipta-kerja-3-pelajar-sma-diamankan|access-date=2020-10-09|website=KOMPAS.com|date=9 October 2020 |language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083450/https://kupang.kompas.com/read/2020/10/09/18345311/lempar-batu-ke-polisi-saat-demo-tolak-uu-cipta-kerja-3-pelajar-sma-diamankan|url-status=live}} A group of students sang the song "DPR Goblok," meaning "DPR Stupid." Some also designed a coffin and showed it off, as if the DPR members were inside the coffin.{{Cite web|title=Aksi Demo Cipayung Plus di Kota Kupang Diwarnai Nyanyian 'DPR Goblok'|url=https://kupang.tribunnews.com/2020/10/09/aksi-demo-cipayung-plus-di-kota-kupang-diwarnai-nyanyian-dpr-goblok|access-date=2020-10-14|website=Pos Kupang|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083452/https://kupang.tribunnews.com/2020/10/09/aksi-demo-cipayung-plus-di-kota-kupang-diwarnai-nyanyian-dpr-goblok|url-status=live}} While in Bali, students and activists surrounded the DPRD building, pushing to get in while blocked by local police.{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Ratusan Buruh hingga Mahasiswa Kepung DPRD Bali, Tolak RUU Cipta Kerja|url=https://denpasar.kompas.com/read/2020/07/16/13365301/ratusan-buruh-hingga-mahasiswa-kepung-dprd-bali-tolak-ruu-cipta-kerja|access-date=2020-08-19|website=KOMPAS.com|date=16 July 2020 |language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083421/https://denpasar.kompas.com/read/2020/07/16/13365301/ratusan-buruh-hingga-mahasiswa-kepung-dprd-bali-tolak-ruu-cipta-kerja|url-status=live}} Protesters were irritated by the tear gas sprayed by police. Police tried closing the road, but its huge usage by ambulances to Sanglah General Hospital forced them not to close them. Riots only occurred 1 hour after the regular protests.{{Cite web|title=Thousand in Bali Protest Omnibus Law {{!}} Bali Discovery|date=8 October 2020 |url=https://www.balidiscovery.com/thousand-in-bali-protest-omnibus-law/|access-date=2020-10-09|language=en-US|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011233908/https://www.balidiscovery.com/thousand-in-bali-protest-omnibus-law/|url-status=live}} Demonstrations also occur on West Nusa Tenggara, resulting in the West Nusa Tenggara DPRD sending an aspiration letter to Jakarta for the law to be retracted.{{Cite web|last=Hawari|first=Didin|date=2020-10-08|title=Demo Mahasiswa di DPRD NTB Mulai Memanas|url=https://radarlombok.co.id/demo-mahasiswa-di-dprd-ntb-mulai-memanas.html|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Portal Berita Harian Radar Lombok|language=id-ID}}{{Cite web|last=Cirebon|first=Pikiran Rakyat|date=2020-10-08|title=Tak Sia-sia Demo Tolak UU Omnibus Law, DPRD NTB Kirim Surat DPR Senayan - Pikiran Rakyat Cirebon|url=https://cirebon.pikiran-rakyat.com/nasional/pr-04813689/tak-sia-sia-demo-tolak-uu-omnibus-law-dprd-ntb-kirim-surat-dpr-senayan|access-date=2020-10-09|website=cirebon.pikiran-rakyat.com|language=id|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011122958/https://cirebon.pikiran-rakyat.com/nasional/pr-04813689/tak-sia-sia-demo-tolak-uu-omnibus-law-dprd-ntb-kirim-surat-dpr-senayan|url-status=live}}

File:Omnibus Law protest Ternate.png, North Maluku]]Demonstrations were held in Ambon and Ternate against the omnibus law and demanding that the Elimination of Sexual Violence Bill be the nation's top priority.{{cite news |title=Gelombang Penolakan RUU Omnibus Law Disuarakan Mahasiswa Maluku Utara |url=https://rri.co.id/ternate/daerah/868581/gelombang-penolakan-ruu-omnibus-law-disuarakan-mahasiswa-maluku-utara |access-date=11 September 2020 |publisher=Radio Republik Indonesia |date=16 July 2020 |language=id |archive-date=28 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083436/https://rri.co.id/ternate/daerah/868581/gelombang-penolakan-ruu-omnibus-law-disuarakan-mahasiswa-maluku-utara |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=GMNI Tolak RUU Omnibuslaw |url=http://beritakotaambon.com/gmni-tolak-ruu-omnibuslaw/ |access-date=11 September 2020 |work=BeritaKotaAmbon.com |date=3 September 2020 |language=id |archive-date=9 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009113206/http://beritakotaambon.com/gmni-tolak-ruu-omnibuslaw/ |url-status=live }} In Ambon, several college students broke into Maluku's DPRD office. Riots occurred for an hour. Several were arrested. The police said that they "thank" the students for "voicing their aspirations," saying that they will forward their messages to the government and the DPR in the form of a letter.{{Cite web|last=Abbas|first=Muslimin|title=Demo Omnibus Law, Mahasiswa Jebol Pagar DPRD Maluku|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5204946/demo-omnibus-law-mahasiswa-jebol-pagar-dprd-maluku|access-date=2020-10-08|website=detiknews|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083350/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5204946/demo-omnibus-law-mahasiswa-jebol-pagar-dprd-maluku|url-status=live}} In Ternate, North Maluku, riots occurred, and one journalist was injured.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-08|title=Demo Tolak Omnibus Law di Ternate Maluku Utara Ricuh|url=https://kieraha.com/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-ternate-maluku-utara-ricuh/|access-date=2020-10-09|website=kieraha.com|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083351/https://kieraha.com/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-ternate-maluku-utara-ricuh/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Demo Omnibus Law di Ternate Ricuh, Satu Jurnalis Jadi Korban|url=https://www.kabarmalut.co.id/2020/10/08/demo-omnibus-law-di-ternate-ricuh-satu-jurnalis-jadi-korban/|access-date=2020-10-09|website=kabarmalut.co.id|language=id-ID|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014192832/https://www.kabarmalut.co.id/2020/10/08/demo-omnibus-law-di-ternate-ricuh-satu-jurnalis-jadi-korban/|url-status=live}} There were also destructions of property, with several rock fights between the protesters and the police. Tear gas did not stop the protesters from protesting, more so rioting. Several cops were "assaulted, kicked, and stabbed with traffic lights" according to a police officer. Two places in Ternate saw peaceful protests. Roads were closed. Several were arrested.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-09|title=Demo Tolak Omnibus Law di Ternate Ricuh, Mahasiswa dan Aparat Saling Lempar Batu|url=https://daerah.sindonews.com/read/190710/174/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-ternate-ricuh-mahasiswa-dan-aparat-saling-lempar-batu-1602202240|access-date=2020-10-09|website=SINDOnews.com|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083350/https://daerah.sindonews.com/read/190710/174/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-ternate-ricuh-mahasiswa-dan-aparat-saling-lempar-batu-1602202240|url-status=live}} In city of Tual, a protest also occurred and later successfully occupied the DPRD building of the city.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-12|title=Demo Tolak Omnibus Law di Tual Ricuh|url=https://www.tribun-maluku.com/2020/10/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-tual-ricuh/|access-date=2020-12-24|website=Tribun Maluku {{!}} Berita Maluku Terkini|language=id-ID|archive-date=20 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020032229/https://www.tribun-maluku.com/2020/10/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-tual-ricuh/|url-status=live}}

A Papuan news website wrote an article with the header written "#PapuanLivesMatter," asking for the bill not to be eligible in Papua, as it will hurt the farmers, exploit natural resources, and will have devastating impacts on the culture and well-being of struggling families.{{Cite web|url=https://jubi.co.id/tolak-omnibus-law-di-tanah-papua/|access-date=2020-10-09|title=Tolak Omnibus Law di Tanah Papua|website=jubi.co.id|date=5 August 2020 |archive-date=12 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012094405/https://jubi.co.id/tolak-omnibus-law-di-tanah-papua/|url-status=live}} A protest occurred in Sorong, West Papua by students in front of its DPRD building, which later turned into a riot.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-09|title=Ratusan Mahasiswa Demo DPRD Kota Sorong, Tolak Omnibus Law|url=https://teropongnews.com/blog/2020/10/09/ratusan-mahasiswa-demo-dprd-kota-sorong-tolak-omnibus-law/|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Teropong News|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083449/https://teropongnews.com/2020/10/ratusan-mahasiswa-demo-dprd-kota-sorong-tolak-omnibus-law/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-10-09|title=Demo Tolak Omnibus Law di Kota Sorong Ricuh, Kaca Gedung DPRD Pecah Dilempari Batu|url=https://teropongnews.com/blog/2020/10/09/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-kota-sorong-ricuh-kaca-gedung-dprd-pecah-dilempari-batu/|access-date=2020-10-10|website=Teropong News|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083453/https://teropongnews.com/2020/10/demo-tolak-omnibus-law-di-kota-sorong-ricuh-kaca-gedung-dprd-pecah-dilempari-batu/|url-status=live}}

On 13 October 2020, the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), the National Movement to Protect Ulama's Fatwa (GNPF) and the National Anti-Communist Alliance of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (ANAK NKRI) held a protest near the Istana Negara. Invitations to ulemas and other Islamic leaders to join the protest were shared via WhatsApp.{{Cite web|title=13 Oktober Alumni PA 212, FPI dan GNPF Ulama Serukan Aksi 1310 Tolak Omnibus Law di Istana|url=https://wartakota.tribunnews.com/2020/10/12/13-oktober-alumni-pa-212-fi-dan-gnpf-ulama-serukan-aksi-1310-tolak-omnibus-law-di-istana|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Warta Kota|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083448/https://wartakota.tribunnews.com/2020/10/12/13-oktober-alumni-pa-212-fi-dan-gnpf-ulama-serukan-aksi-1310-tolak-omnibus-law-di-istana|url-status=live}} FPI spokesman Novel Bamukmin said simultaneous protests would be held in other major cities across the nation. Organizers claimed there would be about 10,000 demonstrators, whereas police said they had been informed the number would be 1,000.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-12|title=Besok, 10.000 Massa Gabungan Ormas Gelar Aksi Demo Tolak UU Ciptaker {{!}} Kabar24|url=https://kabar24.bisnis.com/read/20201012/15/1303910/besok-10000-massa-gabungan-ormas-gelar-aksi-demo-tolak-uu-ciptaker|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Bisnis.com|archive-date=15 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015024054/https://kabar24.bisnis.com/read/20201012/15/1303910/besok-10000-massa-gabungan-ormas-gelar-aksi-demo-tolak-uu-ciptaker|url-status=live}}{{cite news |last1=Ernes |first1=Yogi |title=12.000 Personel TNI-Polri Amankan Demo PA 212 di Patung Kuda |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5211217/12000-personel-tni-polri-amankan-demo-pa-212-di-patung-kuda |access-date=13 October 2020 |publisher=detikcom |date=13 October 2020}} Before the protests, Mobile Brigade Corps from other provinces such as North Sumatra and Maluku were deployed to Jakarta as part of a 12,000-strong security presence.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-12|title=JPNN|url=https://www.jpnn.com/news/istana-digeruduk-demonstran-sepekan-ada-aksi-1310-brimob-daerah-dikirim-ke-jakarta|access-date=2020-10-12|website=www.jpnn.com|language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083526/https://www.jpnn.com/news/istana-digeruduk-demonstran-sepekan-ada-aksi-1310-brimob-daerah-dikirim-ke-jakarta|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Kapolri Perintahkan 200 Personel Brimob Polda Maluku ke Jakarta, untuk Apa? Halaman all|url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/10/12/06342441/kapolri-perintahkan-200-personel-brimob-polda-maluku-ke-jakarta-untuk-apa|access-date=2020-10-12|website=KOMPAS.com|date=11 October 2020 |language=id|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014142451/https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/10/12/06342441/kapolri-perintahkan-200-personel-brimob-polda-maluku-ke-jakarta-untuk-apa|url-status=live}} #UmrahBersatuMenolakOmnibusLaw (English: #UmrahUnitedToRejectOmnibusLaw) became a trending hashtag on Twitter on 13 October.

Named Action 1310 after the date on which it was held, the protest resulted in the closure of roads, sidewalks, and public transport in the area. Streets leading to Monas, where the protest was centered, were to be closed from 10:00 pm on 12 October up to 1:00 am on 14 October. Governor Anies Baswedan's administration initiated traffic diversions to six roads. Rail passengers intending to ride to Gambir Station were advised to "plan a schedule."{{Cite web|date=2020-10-13|title=FPI Cs Demo Dekat Istana, Anak Buah Anies Tutup Parkiran Monas|url=https://jakarta.suara.com/read/2020/10/13/100830/fpi-cs-demo-dekat-istana-anak-buah-anies-tutup-parkiran-monas|access-date=2020-10-13|website=suara.com|language=id|archive-date=17 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017091241/https://jakarta.suara.com/read/2020/10/13/100830/fpi-cs-demo-dekat-istana-anak-buah-anies-tutup-parkiran-monas|url-status=live}}

The protesters began gathering at the Arjuna Wijaya chariot statue and fountain, next to an entrance to Monas in Gambir. The rally commenced at around 12:30 pm with a Qira'at.[https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/13/fpi-212-rally-alumni-protest-over-omnibus-law-demand-jokowis-resignation.html FPI, 212 Rally Alumni Protest Over Omnibus Law Demand Jokowi's Resignation] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017015450/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/13/fpi-212-rally-alumni-protest-over-omnibus-law-demand-jokowis-resignation.html |date=17 October 2020 }}. The Jakarta Post (13 October 2020). Retrieved 13 October 2020. The protest was initially peaceful but turned violent at 3:40 pm when police clashed with youthful protesters. A police officer repeatedly used obscenities when threatening to arrest protesters, prompting some of the demonstrators to throw stones and plastic bottles at the law enforcers. Police responded with tear gas. Many of the teenagers retreated to the Sarinah Building junction and Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, while one teenager continued attacking the police.{{Cite web|last=developer|first=mediaindonesia com|date=2020-10-13|title=Aksi Protes di Patung Kuda Berakhir Rusuh|url=https://mediaindonesia.com/read/detail/352460-aksi-protes-di-patung-kuda-berakhir-rusuh|access-date=2020-10-13|website=mediaindonesia.com|language=id|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014034951/https://mediaindonesia.com/read/detail/352460-aksi-protes-di-patung-kuda-berakhir-rusuh|url-status=live}} Nikkei Asia says there were around 100 of them.{{Cite web|title=Hard-line Islamic groups lead protest over Indonesia omnibus law|url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Hard-line-Islamic-groups-lead-protest-over-Indonesia-omnibus-law|access-date=2020-10-13|website=Nikkei Asia|language=en-GB|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013144104/https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Hard-line-Islamic-groups-lead-protest-over-Indonesia-omnibus-law|url-status=live}} The FPI reportedly deployed an ambulance to help some of the many injured protesters, much to the vexation of the police, calling it the "Car of Dajjal" (Indonesian: Mobil Dajjal).{{Cite web|last=Effendy|first=Muslikhin|date=2020-10-12|title=Viral.. Oknum Polisi di Riau Teriaki Ambulans FPI sebagai "Mobil Dajjal"|url=https://www.goriau.com/berita/baca/viral-oknum-polisi-di-riau-teriaki-ambulans-fpi-sebagai-mobil-dajjal.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083407/https://www.goriau.com/berita/baca/viral-oknum-polisi-di-riau-teriaki-ambulans-fpi-sebagai-mobil-dajjal.html|archive-date=28 December 2020|access-date=2020-10-14|website=GoRiau|language=id}}

In Medan, a protest held by ANAK NKRI outside the Governor's office developed into a riot.{{Cite web|last=Indonesia|first=C. N. N.|title=Gubernur Edy: Apa Itu Omnibus Law Saya Juga Belum Tahu|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201013165258-32-557957/gubernur-edy-apa-itu-omnibus-law-saya-juga-belum-tahu|access-date=2020-10-13|website=nasional|language=id-ID|archive-date=16 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016111416/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20201013165258-32-557957/gubernur-edy-apa-itu-omnibus-law-saya-juga-belum-tahu|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Police arrest eight KAMI activists for alleged hate speech linked to jobs law protests|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/13/police-arrest-eight-kami-activists-for-alleged-hate-speech-linked-to-jobs-law-protests.html|access-date=2020-10-13|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|archive-date=16 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016022246/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/13/police-arrest-eight-kami-activists-for-alleged-hate-speech-linked-to-jobs-law-protests.html|url-status=live}}

Balinese news agency Suara Dewata criticized the protests as "sinful," arguing that any protests under FPI's name are illegal, as FPI's organization permit has not been extended. It also linked the protests to the 212 Action, which challenged Jokowi's presidency. It further noted that FPI's lack of adherence to social distancing regulations would exacerbate the spread of COVID-19 cases.{{Cite web|title=Mewaspadai Demo FPI Berpotensi Tingkatkan Kluster Covid-19 - Suaradewata.com|url=https://www.suaradewata.com/read/202010120015/mewaspadai-demo-fpi-berpotensi-tingkatkan-kluster-covid-19.html|access-date=2020-10-12|website=www.suaradewata.com|archive-date=13 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113094401/https://www.suaradewata.com/read/202010120015/mewaspadai-demo-fpi-berpotensi-tingkatkan-kluster-covid-19.html|url-status=live}}

Coinciding with the first day of the protests, FPI leader Rizieq Shihab was reportedly permitted to return to Indonesia after a long period in Saudi Arabia, where he claims he has been banned from returning to Indonesia. However, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Teuku Faizasyah said he has no updates regarding Shihab.{{Cite web|last=Taher|first=Andrian Pratama|title=Rizieq Shihab FPI Diklaim Bakal Pulang, Kemenlu Tak Bisa Pastikan|url=https://tirto.id/rizieq-shihab-fpi-diklaim-bakal-pulang-kemenlu-tak-bisa-pastikan-f5UJ|access-date=2020-10-13|website=tirto.id|date=13 October 2020 |language=id|archive-date=18 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201018073703/https://tirto.id/rizieq-shihab-fpi-diklaim-bakal-pulang-kemenlu-tak-bisa-pastikan-f5UJ|url-status=live}}

A video showing police spraying tear gas to an ambulance on 13 October went viral, although the police insisted that the ambulance's maneuver triggers the tear gassing.{{Cite web|last=Bhwana|first=Petir Garda|date=2020-10-14|title=Metro Jaya Police Clarify Viral Video of Ambulance Running from Police|url=https://en.tempo.co/read/1395873/metro-jaya-police-clarify-viral-video-of-ambulance-running-from-police|access-date=2020-10-20|website=Tempo|language=en|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028001810/https://en.tempo.co/read/1395873/metro-jaya-police-clarify-viral-video-of-ambulance-running-from-police|url-status=live}} Protesters and the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) accused the police of using excessive force, saying that they were not given access to injured protesters and that many protesters were lost, most likely detained by the police. The Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS) received around 1,500 complaints about police brutality, while the Jakarta Legal Aid Foundation (LBH Jakarta) received 288 reports. The Alliance on Independent Journalists (AJI) and the Legal Aid Institute of the Press (LBH Pers) reported that seven journalists were attacked by the police, allegedly due to fears of being recorded.{{Cite web|title=Police used 'excessive force' during omnibus Jobs Law protests: Activists|url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/09/police-used-excessive-force-during-omnibus-jobs-law-protests-activists.html|access-date=2020-10-20|website=The Jakarta Post|language=en|archive-date=21 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121122459/https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/09/police-used-excessive-force-during-omnibus-jobs-law-protests-activists.html|url-status=live}}

== Social media ==

Indonesian internet influencers and celebrities on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram rapidly promoted the law and urged the public to support the law deliberation. The hashtag #IndonesiaButuhKerja (English: #IndonesiaNeedsJobs) was used by several comic strip artists and content creators to promote the law and counter the opposition to the bill on the Internet, while many ads were reported to contain contents promoting or supporting the law.{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Fenomena Influencer, Mulai dari Iklan hingga Promosi RUU Cipta Kerja Halaman all|url=https://www.kompas.com/tren/read/2020/08/16/181500665/fenomena-influencer-mulai-dari-iklan-hingga-promosi-ruu-cipta-kerja|access-date=2020-08-19|website=KOMPAS.com|date=16 August 2020 |language=id|archive-date=17 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817170717/https://www.kompas.com/tren/read/2020/08/16/181500665/fenomena-influencer-mulai-dari-iklan-hingga-promosi-ruu-cipta-kerja|url-status=live}} TikTok users made videos in support of the protesters, with various hashtags used.{{Cite web|last=Indonesia|first=C. N. N.|title=Tagar Mosi Tidak Percaya Tolak Omnibus Law Trending di TikTok|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/teknologi/20201007162008-192-555570/tagar-mosi-tidak-percaya-tolak-omnibus-law-trending-di-tiktok|access-date=2020-10-08|website=teknologi|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083413/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/teknologi/20201007162008-192-555570/tagar-mosi-tidak-percaya-tolak-omnibus-law-trending-di-tiktok|url-status=live}} Many made comedy sketches or animations to voice their support of protesters and opposition to the law.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-08|title=Anti Omnibus Law Merembet Sampai TikTok - Vlix.id|url=https://www.vlix.id/video/entertainment/85073-anti-omnibus-law-merembet-sampai-tiktok|access-date=2020-10-08|website=vlix.id|language=id|archive-date=10 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010195652/https://www.vlix.id/video/entertainment/85073-anti-omnibus-law-merembet-sampai-tiktok|url-status=live}} In the same vein, K-Pop fans push hashtags on Twitter that oppose the law.{{Cite web|last1=Sastramidjaja|first1=Yatun|last2=Rasidi|first2=Pradipa P.|title=The Hashtag Battle over Indonesia's Omnibus Law: From Digital Resistance to Cyber-Control|date=21 July 2021 |url=https://www.iseas.edu.sg/articles-commentaries/iseas-perspective/2021-95-the-hashtag-battle-over-indonesias-omnibus-law-from-digital-resistance-to-cyber-control-by-yatun-sastramidjaja-and-pradipa-p-rasidi/|access-date=2021-09-24|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-date=24 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924055713/https://www.iseas.edu.sg/articles-commentaries/iseas-perspective/2021-95-the-hashtag-battle-over-indonesias-omnibus-law-from-digital-resistance-to-cyber-control-by-yatun-sastramidjaja-and-pradipa-p-rasidi/}}

Social media users also coined the abbreviation Cilaka, which stands for "Cipta Lapangan Kerja," the Indonesian name of the law, also a mockup of celaka, Indonesian for "woe." CNN Indonesia calls these group of Internet activists the Government's Influencers Coalition (Indonesian: Koalisi Influencer Pemerintah).{{Cite web|title=Awal Protes Omnibus Law hingga Gaduh di Media Sosial|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/teknologi/20201007155245-192-555553/awal-protes-omnibus-law-hingga-gaduh-di-media-sosial|access-date=2020-10-09|website=teknologi|language=id-ID|archive-date=10 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010053254/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/teknologi/20201007155245-192-555553/awal-protes-omnibus-law-hingga-gaduh-di-media-sosial|url-status=live}} Social deduction game Among Us became trending, with supporters of the protests comparing DPR to the Impostor, an antagonist in the game that could kill the other people (Crewmates) and travel through vents in a spaceship. Many players also named themselves "DPR" if they became the Impostor.{{Cite web|last=Ramadhanny|first=Fitraya|title=Game Among Us Kena Imbas UU Omnibus Law|url=https://inet.detik.com/games-news/d-5201623/game-among-us-kena-imbas-uu-omnibus-law|access-date=2020-10-13|website=detikinet|language=id|archive-date=17 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017193845/https://inet.detik.com/games-news/d-5201623/game-among-us-kena-imbas-uu-omnibus-law|url-status=live}} In a severe case, a woman on TikTok claimed to be the mistress of a DPR member, demanding that the law be revised, or else she will "tell" something to his original wife. DPR calls this "discrediting," and that further actions can be taken if the identity of the woman is found.{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=Viral, Video "Simpanan Bapak DPR" Protes Omnibus Law, Ini Kata MKD Halaman all|url=https://www.kompas.com/tren/read/2020/10/10/184500465/viral-video-simpanan-bapak-dpr-protes-omnibus-law-ini-kata-mkd|access-date=2020-10-18|website=KOMPAS.com|date=10 October 2020|language=id|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013172912/https://www.kompas.com/tren/read/2020/10/10/184500465/viral-video-simpanan-bapak-dpr-protes-omnibus-law-ini-kata-mkd|url-status=live}}

As internet activists overwhelmingly criticized many influencers for supporting the law, some influencers stopped supporting the law and apologized. Ardhito Pramono, an Indonesian singer and celebrity, apologized on Twitter and stated that he had been paid to promote the bill.{{Cite web|last=Persada|first=Syailendra|date=2020-08-16|title=Influencer di Lingkaran Kampanye Omnibus Law RUU Cipta Kerja|url=https://fokus.tempo.co/read/1376428/influencer-di-lingkaran-kampanye-omnibus-law-ruu-cipta-kerja|access-date=2020-08-19|website=Tempo|language=en|archive-date=13 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013094721/https://fokus.tempo.co/read/1376428/influencer-di-lingkaran-kampanye-omnibus-law-ruu-cipta-kerja|url-status=live}} People started to associate this with Jokowi's meeting with influencers in Presidential Palace, suspecting that the influencers had been recruited and paid by the government to silence opposition.{{Cite web|title=Mengapa Jokowi Undang Influencer Corona ke Istana adalah Sia-Sia?|url=https://tirto.id/mengapa-jokowi-undang-influencer-corona-ke-istana-adalah-sia-sia-fTc7|access-date=2020-08-19|website=tirto.id|date=3 August 2020 |language=id|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083538/https://tirto.id/mengapa-jokowi-undang-influencer-corona-ke-istana-adalah-sia-sia-fTc7|url-status=live}}

Social media also has impacts on the youth's perception of the protests and is also a free place for activists to share opinions. Unassociated people were also seen "protesting." This comprises teenagers and children. In Bandung, a child was seen protesting. Upon investigation, the police concluded that the child is following what they saw on social media feeds. Seven people were investigated for attacking the police via social media in Bandung. Amid Action 1310, eight people were arrested for allegedly "spreading hate speech and violating the Electronic Information and Transactions Law." Korean artist DPR Live has been the target of online misinformation due to his pseudonym. Omnibus opposers repeatedly hate-commented his Instagram posts, and also mass-flagged his account.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-08|title=Gara-gara DPR Sahkan UU Ciptaker, Band K-Pop DPR Live Ikut Jadi Sasaran|url=https://www.suara.com/news/2020/10/08/123236/gara-gara-dpr-sahkan-uu-ciptaker-band-k-pop-dpr-live-ikut-jadi-sasaran|access-date=2020-10-09|website=suara.com|language=id}}

Four users on e-commerce company Shopee reportedly "sold" the DPR building at a meagre price, ranging from Rp. 5,000 to 99,000, in a satirical manner.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-07|title=Gedung DPR RI Dijual Murah Rp5.000 di Online Shop|url=https://ayobandung.com/read/2020/10/07/138366/gedung-dpr-ri-dijual-murah-rp5-000-di-online-shop|access-date=2020-10-14|website=Ayo Bandung.com|language=id|archive-date=15 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015142527/https://ayobandung.com/read/2020/10/07/138366/gedung-dpr-ri-dijual-murah-rp5-000-di-online-shop|url-status=live}} Another user on Bukalapak sold it for Rp. 123 million, while another user on Tokopedia sold it, as well as the members of DPR, for Rp. 100,000. DPR secretary-general Indra Iskandar says that such incidents are expected in a pro-democracy protest, and advises the police to take appropriate actions towards the sellers, that "those kinds of jokes, I think, have no place anywhere. He says that the Ministry of Finance should also deal with this. All three platforms have taken down all similar pages.{{Cite web|last=Liputan6.com|date=2020-10-07|title=Gedung DPR Dijual di E-Commerce, Sekjen Minta Polisi Menindak Tegas|url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4376064/gedung-dpr-dijual-di-e-commerce-sekjen-minta-polisi-menindak-tegas|access-date=2020-10-14|website=liputan6.com|language=id|archive-date=10 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010060509/https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/4376064/gedung-dpr-dijual-di-e-commerce-sekjen-minta-polisi-menindak-tegas|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=antaranews.com|date=2020-10-07|title=Shopee hapus iklan jualan Gedung DPR|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1769453/shopee-hapus-iklan-jualan-gedung-dpr|access-date=2020-10-14|website=Antara News|archive-date=10 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010111200/https://www.antaranews.com/berita/1769453/shopee-hapus-iklan-jualan-gedung-dpr|url-status=live}}

The Indonesian police stated that it would launch "cyber patrols" and "counter-narratives" to "mobilize public opinion against the strikes," specifically to remove or fact-check hoaxes about the law, the protests, and anything related. The document regarding the intention was leaked on Twitter on 6 October and was verified. An example of the actions is the fact-checking of a hoax circulating through WhatsApp, claiming that the protests would be terminated on 9 October.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-06|title=Indonesian police launch 'cyber patrols' as protesters coordinate mass action|url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3104412/indonesians-begin-protests-against-omnibus-jobs-law-amid-online|access-date=2020-10-08|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083547/https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3104412/indonesians-begin-protests-against-omnibus-jobs-law-amid-online|url-status=live}}

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Reactions by politicians varied, from voicing their support for or opposition to the law, or remaining silent. Many governors, regents, mayors, and DPRDs expressed their rejection of the law after protests erupted and supported the protesters.{{Cite web|title=Daftar Gubernur/Bupati/Wali Kota dan DPRD yang Tolak Omnibus Law|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2020/10/09/daftar-gubernurbupatiwali-kota-dan-dprd-yang-tolak-omnibus-law|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Tribunnews.com|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083543/https://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2020/10/09/daftar-gubernurbupatiwali-kota-dan-dprd-yang-tolak-omnibus-law|url-status=live}}{{cite news |last1=Amali |first1=Zakki |title=Rakyat Indonesia Tolak Omnibus Law: 6 Pemda & 15 DPRD Surati Jokowi |url=https://tirto.id/rakyat-indonesia-tolak-omnibus-law-6-pemda-15-dprd-surati-jokowi-f5Kk |access-date=15 October 2020 |work=tirto.id |date=9 October 2020 |language=id |archive-date=26 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026185613/https://tirto.id/rakyat-indonesia-tolak-omnibus-law-6-pemda-15-dprd-surati-jokowi-f5Kk |url-status=live }}{{Cite web|date=2020-10-09|title=Daftar Gubernur dan Wali Kota/Bupati yang Tolak Omnibus Law|url=https://republika.co.id/share/qhwsjj484|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Republika Online|language=id}} On 13 October, North Sumatran Governor Edy Rahmayadi says, "I don't even know what's the Omnibus Law. And I'm sure you too haven't known about it, so tabayyun (be wise). Don't spread misinformation, spreading them is sinful." As protests spiked in severity, President Joko Widodo flew to Central Kalimantan to see the progress of the Food Estate Project, a project focusing on Indonesia's natural resources.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-09|title=Presiden Jokowi Tinjau Kawasan Food Estate Kalteng|url=https://republika.co.id/share/qhwww0380|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Republika Online|language=id|archive-date=9 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009142735/https://republika.co.id/share/qhwww0380|url-status=live}} The general public criticized Jokowi for this, assuming that he is running away from the chaos. #Jokowikabur (English: #JokowiRunsAway) became popular on Twitter.{{Cite web|title=Trending #JokowiKabur, Buruh: 'Presiden Itu Menghindar, Enggak Gentle Ya'|url=https://manado.tribunnews.com/2020/10/08/trending-jokowikabur-buruh-presiden-itu-menghindar-enggak-gentle-ya|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Tribun Manado|language=id-ID|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011063423/https://manado.tribunnews.com/2020/10/08/trending-jokowikabur-buruh-presiden-itu-menghindar-enggak-gentle-ya|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Indonesia|first=C. N. N.|title=Netizen Ribut #JokowiKabur hingga Minta #CekPasalnya|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/teknologi/20201008093518-192-555815/netizen-ribut-jokowikabur-hingga-minta-cekpasalnya|access-date=2020-10-09|website=teknologi|language=id-ID|archive-date=28 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201228083550/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/teknologi/20201008093518-192-555815/netizen-ribut-jokowikabur-hingga-minta-cekpasalnya|url-status=live}} Administration representatives denied that Jokowi was running away from the chaos, stating that the travel was "part of his scheduled agenda."{{Cite web|last=Wibowo|first=Eko Ari|date=2020-10-08|title=Jokowi Kunker ke Kalimantan, Istana Bantah Hindari Aksi Demonstrasi Omnibus Law|url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1394019/jokowi-kunker-ke-kalimantan-istana-bantah-hindari-aksi-demonstrasi-omnibus-law|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Tempo|language=en|archive-date=25 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125193926/https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1394019/jokowi-kunker-ke-kalimantan-istana-bantah-hindari-aksi-demonstrasi-omnibus-law|url-status=live}} However, the administration had voiced their support against the goals of the protesters.{{Cite web|title=Sampai Kapan Aksi Tolak UU Omnibus Law di Indonesia. Apa Seperti di Hong Kong, Setahun?|url=https://makassar.tribunnews.com/2020/10/09/sampai-kapan-aksi-tolak-uu-omnibus-law-di-indonesia-apa-seperti-di-hong-kong-setahun|access-date=2020-10-09|website=Tribun Timur|language=id-ID|archive-date=14 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201014191240/https://makassar.tribunnews.com/2020/10/09/sampai-kapan-aksi-tolak-uu-omnibus-law-di-indonesia-apa-seperti-di-hong-kong-setahun|url-status=live}} Jokowi responded in a live speech:{{cite web|author-link=Joko Widodo|last=Widodo|first=Joko|date=9 October 2020|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBhsovSJbpg|title=Pernyataan Lengkap Jokowi Jawab Kritik Omnibus Law Ciptaker|trans-title=Jokowi Responds to Omnibus Law on Job Creation Critics|language=id|publisher=CNN Indonesia|via=YouTube|access-date=12 October 2020|archive-date=7 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207041914/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBhsovSJbpg&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}}

I see that many of the protests [...] were motivated by misinformation regarding the contents of the [...] law, and hoaxes on social media. I have to clarify again that this [...] law requires many [permits in order for it to be passed]. We, the government, welcomes suggestions and criticisms from the Indonesian people. If there's still any dissatisfaction towards this Law on Job Creation, you are welcomed to suggest a [...] judicial review via MK― the Constitutional Court. This is allowed by our country's basic systems.

During 4th Congress of the Labour Party, Said Iqbal, Chairman of Confederation of Indonesian Workers Unions (Indonesian: Konfederasi Serikat Pekerja Indonesia, KSPI) and sole candidate of the Labour Party's chairman at that time said that the passage of the law was defeat of Indonesian Labour Unions.{{Cite web|last=Umam|first=Chaerul|date=2021-10-04|title=Said Iqbal Jadi Calon Tunggal Ketua Umum Partai Buruh|url=https://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2021/10/04/said-iqbal-jadi-calon-tunggal-ketua-umum-partai-buruh|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-05|website=Tribunnews.com|language=id-ID|archive-date=5 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005110703/https://www.tribunnews.com/nasional/2021/10/04/said-iqbal-jadi-calon-tunggal-ketua-umum-partai-buruh}} He realized that, without enough powers of pro-laborers and pro-workers politicians or politicians from laborers and workers background, it is impossible to make stop of the law from being passed. Having they had enough pro-laborers and pro-workers politicians in DPR at that time, the law may be dropped and can be stopped from being passed.{{Cite web|last=Djokya|first=Firda Cynthia Anggrainy Al|title=Alasan Partai Buruh Bangkit Kembali: Pengesahan Omnibus Law|url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5753780/alasan-partai-buruh-bangkit-kembali-pengesahan-omnibus-law|access-date=2021-10-05|website=detiknews|language=id-ID|archive-date=5 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005104451/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5753780/alasan-partai-buruh-bangkit-kembali-pengesahan-omnibus-law|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last1=Chaterine|first1=Rahel Narda|last2=Galih|first2=Bayu|date=2021-10-05|title=Said Iqbal Ungkap Alasan Partai Buruh Dibangkitkan, Salah Satunya Omnibus Law UU Cipta Kerja|url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2021/10/05/13444421/said-iqbal-ungkap-alasan-partai-buruh-dibangkitkan-salah-satunya-omnibus-law|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-05|website=KOMPAS.com|language=id|archive-date=5 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005103339/https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2021/10/05/13444421/said-iqbal-ungkap-alasan-partai-buruh-dibangkitkan-salah-satunya-omnibus-law}}{{Cite web|last1=Akbar|first1=Nawir Arsyad|last2=Hermawan|first2=Bayu|date=2021-10-05|title=Partai Buruh akan Berusaha Batalkan Omnibus Law|url=https://republika.co.id/share/r0hvqs354|url-status=live|access-date=2021-10-05|website=Republika Online|language=id|archive-date=5 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005103347/https://republika.co.id/share/r0hvqs354}} On 5 October 2021, Labour Party formed through amalgamation of the original 1998 Labour Party and many Indonesian Labour Unions.

On 25 November 2021, the Constitutional Court issued their decision. The decision ordered the government and People's Representative Council to "repair" the law from issues surrounding it in 2 years. The government and People's Representative Council shall not issue any derivative laws based on this law. If the government and People's Representative Council are failed to fix the law in 2 years, the law declared to void, and any amendments amended by the law will be undone.{{Cite web|last=Indraini|first=Anisa|date=2021-11-25|title=MK Minta UU Cipta Kerja Diperbaiki, Dilarang Buat Aturan Turunan|url=https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-5826685/mk-minta-uu-cipta-kerja-diperbaiki-dilarang-buat-aturan-turunan|access-date=2021-11-25|website=detikfinance|language=id-ID}}

On 30 December 2022, the amendment of the law, Government Regulation in Lieu of Law No.2/2022, was signed by Joko Widodo.{{Cite web |last=Yanwardhana |first=Emir |title=Tok! Jokowi Terbitkan Perpu Nomor 2/2022 Tentang Cipta Kerja |url=https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20221230110641-4-401445/tok-jokowi-terbitkan-perpu-nomor-2-2022-tentang-cipta-kerja |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=CNBC Indonesia |language=id-ID}}{{Cite web |last=Mediatama |first=Grahanusa |date=2022-12-30 |title=Pemerintah Terbitkan Perpu No 2/2022 Pengganti UU Cipta Kerja, Ini Pokok-pokok Isinya |url=https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/pemerintah-terbitkan-perpu-no-22022-pengganti-uu-cipta-kerja-ini-pokok-pokok-isinya |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=kontan.co.id |language=id}} The subsequent Government Regulation in Lieu of Law on 2 January 2023 stated that the law was abrogated and replaced wholly with the Government Regulation in Lieu of Law, in accordance with the Article 185 of Government Regulation in Lieu of Law No 2/2022.{{Cite web |last=Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia |date=2022-11-30 |title=Peraturan Pemerintah Pengganti Undang-Undang Nomor 2 Tahun 2022 |url=https://jdih.setkab.go.id/puu/buka_puu/176882/Perpu_Nomor_2_Tahun_2022.pdf |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=JDIH Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia |language=id}} Despite the law being abrogated, the Labour Party and other mass organization rejected the replacement, instead wanting a law more favorable to them.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-02 |title=Perppu Ciptaker bakal digugat serikat buruh ke MK karena mayoritas pasal 'merugikan pekerja' |url=https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/articles/cl78d0g9revo |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=BBC News Indonesia |language=id}}{{Cite web |last=Mediatama |first=Grahanusa |date=2022-12-30 |title=Pemerintah Terbitkan Perppu Cipta Kerja, Begini Respon Buruh |url=https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/pemerintah-terbitkan-perppu-cipta-kerja-begini-respon-buruh |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=kontan.co.id |language=id}}{{Cite web |last=disway.id |title=Pasal Karet Perppu Cipta Kerja Dengan Formula yang Gampang Diubah, Said Iqbal: Harusnya Undang-undang Rigid |url=https://disway.id/read/676506/pasal-karet-perppu-cipta-kerja-dengan-formula-yang-gampang-diubah-said-iqbal-harusnya-undang-undang-rigid |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=disway.id |language=id}} Regional Representative Council member Abdul Rachman Thaha called for support from the people and the legislature to remove Joko Widodo from the presidency and impeach him for his administration's actions.{{Cite web |last=Hantoro |first=Juli |date=2023-01-02 |title=Perpu Cipta Kerja Terabas Keputusan MK, Anggota DPD Sebut Jokowi Bisa Dimakzulkan |url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1674757/perpu-cipta-kerja-terabas-keputusan-mk-anggota-dpd-sebut-jokowi-bisa-dimakzulkan |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=Tempo |language=en}}

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Protests

Protests

Category:2020 protests

Category:2021 protests

Category:2022 protests

Category:2020s in Jakarta

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Category:Arson in 2020

Category:February 2020 in Indonesia

Category:October 2020 in Indonesia

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2020

Category:Riots and civil disorder in Indonesia

Category:Student protests in Indonesia

Category:Labor disputes in Indonesia