West Java Council forwards student and activist demands to national parliament

The West Java Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD Jabar) has officially transmitted a range of public concerns to the national House of Representatives (DPR RI). These aspirations, collected from various demonstrations throughout June 2026, encompass critical national issues such as the economy, legal reform, and human rights protection.

Buky Wibawa, Chairman of DPRD Jabar, stated that his institution has received and relayed these demands, which reflect public unease over national policies affecting daily life. "The main aspirations cover various strategic and national issues," Wibawa announced from the DPRD Jabar office on Thursday (June 25, 2026).

During a June 11 demonstration, students and other groups presented at least 11 demands, with a significant focus on the national economy. Protesters highlighted the declining rupiah exchange rate, increased energy costs, reduced public purchasing power, and issues of national economic sovereignty. They urged the central government to implement concrete measures to stabilize the economy and protect vulnerable populations.

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The main aspirations cover various strategic and national issues.

Beyond economic woes, the protests also called for improvements in the legal and security sectors. Demonstrators pushed for a more responsive government to legal issues and stressed the importance of safeguarding civil liberties and citizens' rights. The "Free Nutritious Food Program" (MBG) also drew specific attention, with calls for a thorough evaluation to ensure its benefits are equitably distributed and effectively meet public needs.

DPRD Jawa Barat affirmed that all submitted aspirations have been forwarded to the DPR RI for consideration in national policymaking, expressing hope that these inputs will guide the central government in formulating policies that better serve the public interest.

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The crisis in the rupiah exchange rate and national economic sovereignty, along with rising energy prices and their impact on people's purchasing power, are part of the aspirations presented.