Facts on the August 27 DPR Protest in Jakarta

Jakarta - A protest led by the United Pati Society Alliance (AMPB) took place outside the House of Representatives (DPR) building on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The demonstrators called for the immediate passage of the Asset Forfeiture Bill by December 15. Around 600 protesters participated in the rally, with support from student organizations and youth groups.

Security forces deployed 18,504 personnel to maintain order throughout the final week of August, dividing their efforts into six zones, with the DPR complex as the central zone.

The AMPB delegation met with DPR leadership to discuss the bill's progress. They emphasized the need for the legislation to be passed by mid-December. If the bill was not approved by December 15, AMPB organizers threatened to demand accountability from lawmakers. House leadership committed to completing the Asset Seizure Bill, signing the statement with four DPR Deputy Speakers.

Following the meeting with DPR leadership, AMPB members dispersed and headed to their buses to return to Pati, Central Java. Thousands of protesters, including women's rights groups, ride-hailing drivers, and students, remained outside the DPR complex. Demonstrators from the People's Movement Alliance for Lawsuits (Geram) joined the rally, demanding an end to certain government programs.

Police responded to the protest with tear gas in the evening, pushing the crowd back while maintaining an order for protesters to disperse. The situation escalated, leading to the use of water cannon units and the fracturing of the crowd in multiple directions.