Today's Top 3 News: What Are BEM UI's Eight Demands in Jakarta's HI Roundabout Protest?
Here is the list of the top 3 news onTempo English today.
On Monday, August 17, 2026, Tempo English published its top three news stories. The first article addressed the demands of the BEM UI group in their planned protest at Jakarta's Hotel Indonesia Roundabout. The eight demands revolve around corruption, living costs, regional autonomy, disaster response, and the involvement of military and police in civilian affairs.
The protest is expected to disrupt city traffic, and the full story with a protest schedule and alternative routes can be found [here](click here to read the full story).
The second top story detailed BEM UI's "Reclaim Independence" protest scheduled for the same day at Jakarta's Hotel Indonesia Roundabout. The group is calling for an end to corruption, lower living costs, stronger regional autonomy, and amendments to several government programs. Students are also advocating for a national disaster status for earthquake-affected Flores and parts of Sumatra.
The rally aims to highlight broader policy concerns. Further information on the protest demands can be accessed [here](click here to read the full story and see all of BEM UI’s demands).
Lastly, Bank Indonesia introduced the retail version of its Indonesian Credit Card, known as Kartu Kredit Indonesia (KKI). This new deferred-payment option is available to both individuals and businesses, primarily through digital QRIS transactions. The launch marks an expansion beyond the card's previous use for government spending. The full story and a guide on how the KKI works can be found [here](click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News).
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