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Le Minerale Says It Did Not Sponsor Jakarta Protest
Le Minerale said it had no role in a protest near Bundaran HI in Jakarta.
Videos circulating on social media showed the bottled-water brand’s logo during an event where drinks were handed out.
The company denied sponsoring or supporting the protest in any way.
It said the logo was on a water-filled barrier used to manage traffic.
The logo did not indicate company backing, Le Minerale said, responding to public concern.
The video had led some people to suspect that a sponsor was providing refreshments to students and police officers.
The company issued its statement to prevent misunderstanding about its involvement.
Le Minerale said it did not sponsor, participate in or support a protest in Jakarta.
The company said its logo appeared on a road barrier used for traffic management, not as sponsorship.
A video circulated showing refreshments being distributed during a protest near the Bundaran HI roundabout.
The logo in the video prompted speculation that Le Minerale had sponsored the distribution.
The company said it issued its statement to clarify the situation and prevent public misunderstanding.
- Who
- Le Minerale, a bottled-water company and subsidiary of Mayora Indah.
- What
- The company denied sponsoring, participating in or supporting the protest.
- When
- The company posted its statement on Thursday, 29 October; the article was published on 30 October 2026.
- Where
- Near the Bundaran HI roundabout in Jakarta.
- Why
- A video of the protest showed the company’s logo on a road barrier, prompting speculation about sponsorship.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A video circulated showing refreshments being distributed during a protest near the Bundaran HI roundabout.
Le Minerale posted a statement denying involvement in or support for the protest.
CNN Indonesia published its report on the company’s statement.
- Company
- Le Minerale
- Parent company
- Mayora Indah
- Location
- Near the Bundaran HI roundabout, Jakarta
- Statement date
- 29 October
- Report date
- 30 October 2026
What people are saying
Le Minerale menegaskan bahwa kami tidak menjadi sponsor, tidak terlibat, maupun memberikan dukungan dalam bentuk apa pun terhadap aksi tersebut
Logo (Le Minerale) berada pada water barrier atau pembatas jalan yang berfungsi sebagai fasilitas pengaturan lalu lintas, dan bukan sebagai sponsorship kegiatan