Youth Pledge on the Streets: Students Voice Five Demands for Change
The 98th commemoration of Youth Pledge Day on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, was marked by student demonstrations presenting five demands for change to the government. Through the #IndonesiaSadar (#IndonesiaAwake) movement, students—joined by various civil society elements—voiced concerns regarding environmental issues, the state budget, education, the eradication of corruption, and the protection of human rights. The protest, initiated by the University of Indonesia Student Executive Board (BEM UI) in collaboration with the Committee to Save the People’s Sovereignty (SADAR), centered on the Hotel Indonesia (HI) Roundabout in Central Jakarta. This movement was also linked to similar student demonstrations in several other cities, including Solo, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Malang, and Lampung. Unlike some protests that have drawn attention due to unrest or the destruction of public property, this demonstration focused on expressing grievances through speeches, posters, and banners. Although the...
