September 4, 2025 | 11:33 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Here are the highlights: Police in Indonesia Claim to Step Up Cyber Surveillance Ahead of Week-Long Protests; How Did Yogyakarta Hotels' Occupancy Rise Amid Widespread Unrest?; and Indonesia's National Museum Temporarily Closed for Security After Nearby Protests.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Police in Indonesia Claim to Step Up Cyber Surveillance Ahead of Week-Long Protests
Indonesia's National Police Headquarters (Mabes Polri) claimed to have been conducting cyber patrols since August 23, 2025, as a preventive measure to prevent riots in Jakarta and other areas following plans for demonstrations in front of the House of Representatives (DPR).
"Cyber patrols have been conducting activities since the 23rd, we have been monitoring the tools on social media to see if they would have an offline impact. Therefore, this has become a preemptive and preventive activity that we have carried out," said the Director of Cyber Crime at the National Police Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim Polri), Brigadier General Himawan Bayu Aji, at the Bareskrim Polri building on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
The week-long wave of demonstrations took place in Jakarta and then spread to many regions from August 25 to August 31, 2025.
The public took to the streets to protest the allowances and performance of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR).
2. How Did Yogyakarta Hotels' Occupancy Rise Amid Widespread Unrest?
The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) has reported a notable surge in hotel occupancy during the recent wave of protests across various regions from late August to early September 2025.
Occupancy rates have climbed to an average of 40 percent, despite this period being considered low season. Yogyakarta, although affected by mass protests, including the burning of the DIY Police Headquarters and the alleged death of a student from Amikom University, still attracted a significant number of visitors.
So, why did Yogyakarta hotels see this unexpected surge?
3. Indonesia's National Museum Temporarily Closed for Security After Nearby Protests
The Indonesian National Museum in Jakarta has been temporarily closed to the public since September 1, 2025. The museum's management announced the closure as a preemptive measure to ensure the safety of its collections and premises amid widespread demonstrations.
According to M. Rosyid Ridlo, the head of the museum, the closure allows for stricter security and supervision of all collections.
"We are tightening the supervision and security procedures to ensure that all cultural heritage under our management remains protected, and at the same time, to prepare for a more optimal service when we reopen," said Ridlo on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
The National Museum is one of the oldest and largest cultural institutions in Indonesia, housing over 140,000 historical items, including ancient manuscripts, classical sculptures, and ethnographic objects.
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Indonesian Gov't to Provide Rp5-15 Million Aid for Protest Victims
2 jam lalu
Government will provide Rp15 million for families of deceased and Rp5 million for injured protest victims through the adaptive social assistance.
House Cannot Guarantee Fulfillment of 17+8 People's Demands Ahead of Deadline
2 jam lalu
DPR's Pubic Aspiration Body said they cannot yet guarantee fulfillment of all 17+8 People's Demands following the August 28 demonstrations.
Brimob Vehicle Driver Demoted 7 Years After Running Over Affan Kurniawan
3 jam lalu
The Police Ethics Committee has demoted Chief Brigadier Rohmat for 7 years for driving a Brimob vehicle that ran over ojek driver Affan Kurniawan.
Prabowo's Defense Advisor: Martial Law Remains "Far Off" Despite Protests
4 jam lalu
Dudung Abdurachman believes that there are several conditions for implementing a martial law.
OJK Urges State, Private Sectors to Expand Riot Insurance Ahead of Escalating Protests
5 jam lalu
OJK emphasizes the importance of riot and civil commotion insurance for asset protection from the risk of damage due to mass actions.
What's Next for Activists If the 17+8 People's Demands Go Unmet by the Deadline?
5 jam lalu
An activist said the September 5 deadline was set as a benchmark to gauge the government's seriousness in addressing the 17+8 People's Demands.
Indonesian Civil Society, Influencers Hand Over 17+8 People's Demands to DPR
6 jam lalu
Civil society groups and influencers visited the DPR in Jakarta on September 4, 2025, to submit the "17+8 People's Demands."
Indonesian Fact-Checkers Urge People to Look Out for Protest-Related Disinformation
7 jam lalu
Koalisi Cek Fakta (Fact-Checking Coalition) has found many unverified information amid the wave of protests in Indonesia.
Police Arrest TikTok User for Inciting Looting at DPR Members' Residences
7 jam lalu
Police have arrested a TikTok user accused of inciting robberies at the homes of several House members. The suspect, IS, was detained on September 1.
Prabowo Summons BIN Chief to Presidential Palace Amid Protests
8 jam lalu
President Prabowo Subianto summons the Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Muhammad Herindra, to the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Herindra will deliver information about the recent demonstration situation.
