Indonesia to deploy more than 9,000 security officers at protests marking Prabowo's two years in power
Students, including from the University of Indonesia, will protest against recent forest fires, as well as the rout on the stock market.
President Prabowo Subianto, who took office as Indonesia's leader on Oct 20, 2024, has seen his approval rating plummet to 44.5 percent this month, down from 81.2 percent in November 2025. The decline in popularity comes amid growing economic concerns, with students from multiple universities planning to stage protests in Jakarta to voice their discontent.
One university, the University of Indonesia, announced it would demonstrate against recent forest fires and market turmoil, which the school attributed to the fragility of the national economy. Environmental group Greenpeace also called for the government to address the climate crisis and lower living costs. Despite winning the presidential election by a wide margin, Prabowo, a retired general, has faced criticism from the public, businesses, and investors over the economic implications of his populist initiatives.
His approval rating has steadily declined since late last year, according to surveys by Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting. The most recent major protests occurred in August, when hundreds were detained following unrest.
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