Today's Top 3 News: Did Prabowo, Raffi Ahmad Promote a Rp600,000 Motorcycle Program?
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Tempo English revealed its top three news stories. The first featured a fact check regarding a controversial Rp600,000 motorcycle program. Several social media videos appeared to show Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and musician Raffi Ahmad endorsing the offer, which promised to provide a motorcycle for just Rp 600,000 from a shop in Jakarta run by Nagita Slavina.
Prabowo described the initiative as an official program from Raffi Ahmad and Nagita Slavina, claiming it was a gesture of care for the community. A similar promotion starred Raffi Ahmad alongside comedian Sule, with the Rp600,000 figure representing the cash price. However, the authenticity of the promotional video remains uncertain.
The second news item addressed allegations that Red Beret troops were deployed to secure the August 27 protest in Jakarta. YouTube and Facebook posts from August 27, 2026, purportedly showed Kopassus (Red Beret) soldiers in camouflage uniforms and armed with long-barreled weapons marching along a road, accompanied by singing in rhythm. However, an investigation revealed the truth behind these claims.
Finally, Indonesia temporarily closed hiking routes in nine national parks due to a high risk of forest fires. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced the decision during a coordination meeting on wildfire management in Palembang, South Sumatra. The closure aimed to protect recreational hikers while ensuring maximum firefighting operations in six priority provinces.
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