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Two Groups Protest Outside Indonesia’s Parliament in Jakarta
Two groups protested outside Indonesia’s parliament in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The part-time technical government workers’ alliance called for the government and lawmakers to commit in writing to appointing part-time workers to full-time positions.
These workers have part-time government contracts, known as PPPK in Indonesia.
The other group, Gema Keadilan, also demonstrated, but its demands were not specified.
The protests took place on Heroes’ Day, when 74 demonstrations were scheduled across Greater Jakarta.
Jakarta’s governor hoped the protests would be safe, and said schools and offices would operate as usual.
Two groups staged protests outside the House of Representatives building in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The Indonesian Part-Time Technical PPPK Alliance called for a written commitment to appoint part-time government employees to full-time PPPK positions.
The Gema Keadilan Central Leadership Council also held a protest, but its demands were not stated.
Police monitored both demonstrations and formed a barricade.
The protests were among 74 demonstrations scheduled across Greater Jakarta for Heroes' Day.
- Who
- The Indonesian Part-Time Technical PPPK Alliance and the Gema Keadilan Central Leadership Council.
- What
- The groups held protests outside the parliament building. The alliance called for part-time PPPK workers to be appointed to full-time positions.
- When
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
- Where
- Outside the House of Representatives (DPR/MPR) Building in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
- Why
- The alliance sought a written commitment to appoint part-time PPPK workers to full-time positions. The Gema Keadilan group's reason was not stated.
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- Date
- November 10, 2026
- Location
- DPR/MPR Building, Senayan, Central Jakarta
- Protests
- 2 groups
- Scheduled demonstrations
- 74 across Greater Jakarta
- Demand
- Written commitment to appoint part-time PPPK workers to full-time PPPK positions
What people are saying
I've said this again and again, our nation is a democracy. Of course, we hope for the protests to avoid harm to public facilities,