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Indonesia’s democracy is under threat. The controversial Omnibus Law on job creation was passed earlier this week. People are now protesting in several parts of Indonesia. This is a problem of trust towards the government and people do not want to be fooled once more!
The discussion and ratification process by the House of Representatives was carried out so quickly; it seemed rushed. It was done in hotels and on weekends, quietly, away from the eyes and ears of the public.
There was no public participation in discussing the bill. The meetings were not transparent. People are still having difficulty finding the final draft of the bill, so it is difficult to provide input and oversee the process. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/oct/06/indonesia-mass-strikes-loom-over-cuts-to-environmental-safeguards-and-workers-rights
Many of the articles represent the interests of oligarchs and power-hungry officials, instead of the people.
The law is supposed to protect the workers, but all it does is take away the workers’ basic rights, no matter what gender they are and what jobs they have. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/05/omnibus-bill-on-job-creation-passed-into-law-despite-opposition.html
Those we elected to represent us turned out to be the same people who took away our rights. This is how our democracy deteriorates: all for those capitalists to further exploit the workers and make more money.
Those who are supposed to represent us are now siding with the oppressors instead. (You can read this article from @lausanhk) https://lausan.hk/2020/jakarta-is-returning-omnibus-bills/
People start to use the tagline “ #MosiTidakPercaya” or “ #MotionOfConfidence” towards the government. This is due to the House of Representatives’ decision to pass the Omnibus Law on job creation in a rush.
From there on, people are enraged towards the government. Since October 5, people have gathered to demonstrate in several locations. Workers boycott to work in industrial areas. Students and activists also join the movement to protest.
The passing of this bill is the very proof that our government failed to take strong opposition coming from various society groups.
Aside from workers, Indonesian college students, environmental activists, indigenous tribes, marginalized groups, and feminist groups; yet the government once again managed to brush off our collective demand.
Repression towards protest already happening. A lot of protesters dispersed forcefully and some were detained. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/07/indonesia-police-use-water-cannon-and-teargas-to-disperse-labour-law-protests
However, digital repression is also a threat to those who protest digitally. Some activists have been hacked. Buzzers are publishing anti-movement posts online. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3104412/indonesians-begin-protests-against-omnibus-jobs-law-amid-online
The struggle is still continuing. The future of Indonesia is indecisive. It is up to the people to raise their voices. We are the people! #MosiTidakPercaya #TolakOmnibusLaw #TolakUUCiptaKerja #SahkanRUUPKS
Various foreign media (and local media) outlets have been reporting about the Omnibus Law. You can start here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/05/world/asia/indonesia-stimulus-bill-strike.html
https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-bandung-java-jakarta-indonesia-a3bc3877372b385f584ab583f045e0af
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL4N2GY0RH https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/06/asia/indonesia-jobs-law-protests-intl-hnk/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/05/world/asia/indonesia-stimulus-bill-strike.html
https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-bandung-java-jakarta-indonesia-a3bc3877372b385f584ab583f045e0af
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL4N2GY0RH https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/06/asia/indonesia-jobs-law-protests-intl-hnk/index.html
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https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2020/10/6/indonesian-workers-stage-protests-against-new-labour-laws
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/07/rallies-against-job-creation-law-turn-violent-as-police-clash-with-protesters.html
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/05/omnibus-bill-on-job-creation-passed-into-law-despite-opposition.html https://www.afr.com/world/asia/workers-threaten-strikes-as-jokowi-drives-through-labour-reforms-20201007-p562vm
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2020/10/6/indonesian-workers-stage-protests-against-new-labour-laws
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/07/rallies-against-job-creation-law-turn-violent-as-police-clash-with-protesters.html
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/10/05/omnibus-bill-on-job-creation-passed-into-law-despite-opposition.html https://www.afr.com/world/asia/workers-threaten-strikes-as-jokowi-drives-through-labour-reforms-20201007-p562vm
Petition on #MosiTidakPercaya. Almost 1.500.000 signature! https://www.change.org/p/ketua-dan-para-wakil-ketua-dpr-ri-ini-maklumat-pemuka-agama-indonesia-tolak-omnibus-law-dan-buka-ruang-partisipasi-publik-mositidakpercaya
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People start to use the tagline “ #MosiTidakPercaya” or “ #MotionOfNoConfidence” towards the government. This is due to the House of Representatives’ decision to pass the Omnibus Law on job creation in a rush.
People start to use the tagline “ #MosiTidakPercaya” or “ #MotionOfNoConfidence” towards the government. This is due to the House of Representatives’ decision to pass the Omnibus Law on job creation in a rush.
