Boxes read ‘Bureaucratic reform’, ‘Law enforcement and human Rights, ‘Corruption’.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s inaugural speech on Tuesday triggered a round of criticism from experts and civil society groups with most highlighting the needs for him to realise his promises.
Bagus Kurniawan, Yogyakarta – Hundreds of students from various groups in the Central Java city of Yogyakarta held an action opposing the inauguration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and Vice President Boediono on October 20. The protest was marked by the burning of T-shirts with pictures of Yudhoyono and Boediono.
Triono Wahyu Sudibyo, Semarang – Around 100 activists from the Volunteers of the People’s Struggle for the Liberation of the Motherland (Spartan) demonstrated in the Central Java provincial capital of Semarang on October 20 calling on President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to reject foreign intervention in his administration.
Didi Syafirdi, Jakarta – Only half a day after being inaugurated as the president and vice president for 2009-2014, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Boediono are being urged to solve five key problems in the first 100 days of the new administration.
Hery Winarno, Jakarta – The inauguration of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and Boediono as the president and vice president of the Republic of Indonesia for the period 2009-2014 will be the target of thousands of protesters. Scores of mass organisations will hold protest actions in front of the House of Representatives (DPR) building.
Moksa Hutasoit, Jakarta – For the start of the week, Jakarta and surrounding areas will again be treated to widespread demonstrations, with five protest actions being held at a number of different locations.
Didi Syafirdi, Jakarta – Five protest actions and one silent action will enliven Jakarta today. In order to avoid traffic jams, road users are asked to stay clear of stretches of road in the vicinity of the demonstrations.
Irwan Nugroho, Jakarta – The national police headquarters (Mabes Polri) is asking that the judge reject a pre-trail challenge by the Indonesian Anti-Corruption Society (MAKI) against a decision to name non-active Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) deputies Chandra M Hamzah and Bibit Samad Rianto suspects.
Documents read: Law enforcement, human rights, eradicate corruption.
Background: House of Representatives building.
The new batch of legislators will literally be given the red-carpet treatment when they arrive for their official inauguration on October 1, which will reportedly cost the tax payers a whopping US$4.7 million.
Legislators: Regulation in lieu of law no, yes! Corruption Eradication Commission no, yes! no!
Man (bottom right): The last laugh.
Writing on dog: KPK, Perppu
Papers read: Bank Century case, Criminal Investigation Bureau
Arm bands: Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), National Police, AGO, House of Representatives.
Kid: Well, which one is corrupt?
Man: Ah come one, don’t feign ignorance!
Novi Christiastuti Adiputri, Jakarta – Protest actions will be widespread today in Jakarta and surrounding areas with at least eight actions being held in already congested area of the capital. Watch out for traffic jams!
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Shohib Masykur, Jakarta – Thirteen protest actions will be held in Jakarta today. As usual, it seems that traffic jams will be unavoidable, particularly on roads such as Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat in Central Jakarta and HR Rasuna Said in South Jakarta, which will be the most frequent targets of the protests.
Amanda Ferdina, Jakarta – Four demonstrations will be organised this morning on Wednesday July 29. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will be the favorite target for most the protest actions.
Amanda Ferdina, Jakarta – Six protest actions are scheduled to mark the start of the week in Jakarta and surrounding areas. The mass actions will take place both in the morning and afternoon, so watch out for traffic jams.
Legislator: How many thousands of times have I told you, I’m the people’s representative! So it’s sufficient for me to represent your prosperity. Got it!
Papers in pocket read: Bribery, corruption, severance pay.
1st Man: We’ll just cheat a bit the spare parts... to minimise the budget you understand.
2nd Man: But isn’t that dangerous?
1st Man: At worst it might break down.
2nd Man: Good thing it’s not a plane.
Baggage on overloaded bus: Corruption, human rights, debt, unemployment, collusion. Number plate reads presidential elections.
Wanted: ‘Driver’ with vision. Not just knowing how to build coalitions!
