{
  "id": 18727071,
  "title": "Indonesian workers rally for Prabowo as women march against president",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/indonesian-workers-rally-for-prabowo-as-women-march-against-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T14:08:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2026/11/1572973/indonesian-workers-rally-prabowo-women-march-against-president"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JAKARTA, Saturday: Thousands of Indonesian workers rallied behind incumbent President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday, despite claims that police monitored his phone calls without permission. Simultaneously, a large group of women marched through Jakarta to protest against Prabowo's administration. The pro-Prabowo demonstration stood in stark contrast to recent public opposition to his rule, stemming from dissatisfaction with his expensive populist initiatives, wildfire management, and diminishing investor trust in the nation's economy.\n\nSaid Iqbal, head of the Indonesian Labour Party, spearheaded the workers' rally and called for solidarity to support Prabowo. He stated, \"We can mobilise members of our organisation across every town, every factory\" as reported by Detik News. Iqbal, a special adviser to the president, assured that they are prepared to act swiftly to maintain peace should any unrest develop, whether it's instigated by foreign forces or individuals trying to cause disorder.\n\nPolice have identified four high-ranking police officials as suspects in an alleged attempt to eavesdrop on Prabowo's communications. The list includes a former police chief who is known for his loyalty to the previous president, Joko Widodo. The scandal has exposed the widening rifts between Prabowo and his predecessor and former ally, Jokowi. Jokowi has expressed his respect for the ongoing legal process.\n\nFurthermore, civil society organizations held a women's march in Jakarta on Saturday. The march aimed to advocate for improved women's rights and to rally against Prabowo's management of the ongoing forest fires, his costly meal distribution program, and a tax on women's sanitary products. In recent months, multiple protests against Prabowo have emerged, including student-led rallies in the capital and other cities.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA: Hundreds of workers rallied in support of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday amid allegations that police illegally wiretapped him, while hundreds of women marched against the president’s policies.",
  "key_points": [
    "Thousands of Indonesian workers rally for incumbent President Prabowo Subianto",
    "Women's march in Jakarta protests against Prabowo's administration",
    "Police investigate four officials for alleged phone call surveillance"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}