Pro-MBG Rally Participants Claim They Were Paid to Attend

Jakarta, Indonesia – A rally in support of President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free nutritious meal (MBG) program drew participants who later claimed they were paid to attend. The demonstration, organized by a group identifying as the Jakarta Community Alliance, took place on Monday, June 22, 2026, near the National Monument.

Several protesters shared accounts of how they were recruited for the event. Bunga, a resident of Central Jakarta, stated she was invited by a friend the night before and attended because her child benefits from the MBG program. She noted the protesters were organized into groups with coordinators, though she didn't know the leader of her specific team.

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My friend invited me last night.

However, other participants alleged financial incentives were involved. Margi, from North Jakarta, said he was invited by a stranger he met at church and was promised Rp80,000 for attending. Upon arrival, he received Rp50,000 after connecting with a different group coordinator, as the original contact was unreachable. He mentioned this was his first demonstration.

Another demonstrator, a woman from South Jakarta who wished to remain anonymous, reported receiving Rp60,000 after being initially promised Rp100,000. She described the payment distribution as "unfair" and a "bait-and-switch." The rally, which featured participants in white attire, concluded in the evening, though some remained to collect payments.

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The distribution of the money was unfair. It's a bait-and-switch.