Quick Steps Needed
The loss of life in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, and the existence of students who are in critical condition could develop into wild balls that are difficult to control.
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President Joko Widodo (center) addresses journalists’ questions on Thursday (26/9/2019) following a meeting at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, standing amidst a group of professionals who attended the meeting. In particular, he responded to questions regarding the possibility of a Perppu (government regulation in lieu of law) to annul the newly passed KPK Law.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Quick steps are needed to overcome the wave of demonstrations in a number of areas. The loss of life in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, and the existence of students who are in critical condition could develop into wild balls that are difficult to control.
Security forces must not act repressively in guarding demonstrations conducted by students and other community groups. At the same time, a comprehensive solution is also needed to answer a number of demands made in the demonstrations, such as the rejection of the results of the revision of Law No. 30/2002 on the KPK, which was approved at the DPR Plenary meeting to be ratified into law.