section_path: Protests/Java/Yogyakarta
section_name: Yogyakarta
paragraph_text: Yogyakarta
  
  In Yogyakarta, the Jogja Is Calling Alliance has called students and civilians to participate in the protests. Themed #BersamaRakyat ('Together with the People'), the long march started at Abu Bakar Ali parking lot (scheduled initially at 10:00 a.m.), then moved down Malioboro Street. Protesters were dressed in black to align with the viral hashtag. The action, led by students and members of the public, featured posters criticizing the economic, educational, social, and political policies of the Prabowo-Gibran administration. Slogans included: "Free Food, Crisis Education," "RIP = Republic of Indonesia Patriarchy," "Let's Fight Against the Infidels," "Don't Let the Military Run Your Kitchen!" and "Reject Oligarchy, Style ABRI Dual Function." The movement, branded Jogja Memanggil, further demanded the resignation of President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran and the dissolution of the Red and White Cabinet, citing incompetence and a perceived lack of alignment with public interests. Protesters also condemned Prabowo's response during Gerindra 's anniversary event on 15 February 2025, where he reportedly said "Ndasmu!" (a Javanese insult) to critics. Demonstrators viewed this remark as unacceptable for a head of state. Just over 100 days into the new administration, the group claims the government has already caused significant harm, leading them to call for its immediate resignation and structural overhaul. The protestors would arrive at the Special Region of Yogyakarta DPRD building at 12:15 p.m. Not long after, they burned used tires, threw red liquid on the building's gate and stuck a poster with the inscription Pemerintah Tolol ('The Government Is Stupid').
  
  At 12:44 p.m, protesters continued the long march towards Gedung Agung and Point Zero of Yogyakarta. They additionally demanded for the resignation of president Prabowo and his vice Gibran. It was projected that 1,000 people would participate in the protests. At the same time, several banners critical of the government were installed at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences building at Gadjah Mada University (UGM). After the demonstration was over, students worked together to clean up the rubbish along Malioboro. The police who had previously escorted the crowd also helped clean up the area. In a short time, the location was clean again, allowing tourists to continue their activities. 'We want to show that this action is also about responsibility,' said Hermawan, one of the demonstrators. The Yogyakarta Police appreciated the peaceful demonstration through its official account, expressing gratitude to the students for maintaining order during the demonstration.
  
  On 25 February, students under Muslim Students' Association (HMI) organised a long march at Malioboro Street towards Special Region of Yogyakarta DPRD and then the Point Zero of Yogyakarta. They also burned street cones.
  
  Amidst concern on an upcoming draft law, the impetus for the second wave of the 2025 Indonesian protests started in Yogyakarta when the Jogja Memanggil Alliance held the 'Dark Indonesia' Volume 2 demonstration on 11 March 2025, walking from Abu Bakar Ali Parking Lot to Yogyakarta's Zero Point in the pouring rain. Dozens of students and activists demanded President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resign, while carrying posters criticising the government. The demonstration themed 'Ruwat Ruweting Penguasa Durno' was based on the concept of ruwatan in Javanese culture, which means cleansing from harm. Alliance spokesperson Hidayah said the ruwatan tradition is relevant to the current situation, where people need to be free from a corrupt regime. In addition to the theatrical action, the demonstrators highlighted BPI Danantara, the government's strategic investment agency, which is chaired by a number of Prabowo-Gibran cabinet officials such as Rosan Roeslani, Erick Thohir, and Sri Mulyani. They argued that these appointments violated the Law on State Ministries. Other figures such as Jokowi, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and former British PM Tony Blair were also criticised for their involvement in Danantara's Advisory Board and Supervisory Board. The crowd also criticised economic policies, including the planned 12% VAT hike, the scarcity of BBM, budget cuts outside of defence, as well as weak oversight that opened up loopholes for corruption. The Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) recorded 119 cases of BUMN corruption in 2016–2021 with state losses of IDR 40 trillion. Demonstrators criticised Prabowo for being anti-criticism, especially after his 'ndasmu' statement that offended the people regarding the Free Nutritious Meal programme.
  
  On 18 March, students and faculty of Gadjah Mada University organised a strike to protest against the revision of Armed Forces law which will be passed on 20 March by the House of Representatives.
  
  Another demonstration took place on 20 March 2025, this time the demonstration took place at the DPRD of Yogyakarta Special Region. This demonstration was joined by the Jogja Memanggil alliance. In addition to being followed by the Jogja Memanggil Alliance, a number of elements ranging from students at various campuses in Yogyakarta to activists were also seen accompanying, including the Cik Ditiro Forum. Police were deployed, including tactical vehicles, to secure the action. The spokesperson for the action, Bung Koes, argued that the TNI Bill had the potential to threaten democracy by authorising soldiers to hold civilian positions. Marsinah, from the Jogja Memanggil Alliance, said the bill risked reviving authoritarianism in the style of the New Order. The masses also criticised the ratification process, which was considered to be closed and procedurally flawed.
  
  Though initially peaceful, the action turned tense at around 3.45 pm, when the crowd began to graffiti the walls of the DIY DPRD with graffiti such as 'Reject the TNI Law', 'Adili Prabowo' and anti-police calls such as ' ACAB ' and '1312'. The crowd also burned garbage, set off firecrackers, lit bonfires, and threw things down the hall. Until the evening, the crowd remained and planned to stay overnight in the courtyard of the DPRD DIY. They set up tents, built bonfires, broke their fast, played games, and continued to hold a free pulpit while giving speeches. The action was interspersed with poetry reading and singing songs to encourage the protesters. The masses also called for satay, wedang ronde, and beverage vendors into the DIY DPRD environment for a meal break. Despite an ultimatum from the police, the Yogyakartan DPRD office were vandalised by thrown litters and graffiti and protesters threatened to stay in front of the office indefinitely.
  
  The police asked the demonstrators in the yard of the DIY DPRD to disperse using loudspeakers. The demonstrators asked for permission to stay until morning, but the police only gave them one hour. Yogyakarta Police Chief Senior Commissioner Aditya Surya Dharma stated, "Please discuss it, we'll give you one hour." Meanwhile, representatives of the masses hoped that the demonstration could last all night with the concept of "camping together" to voice their opinions. However, the police stuck to their initial decision, limiting the time of the demonstration to 00.00 WIB. At around 00.40 WIB, the police deployed two Mobile Brigade (Brimob) tactical vehicles and dozens of riot police. Chaos ensued, with bottles and firecrackers being thrown at the police. Water cannons were used to push back the demonstrators. Meanwhile, outside the DIY DPRD complex, from the south side there was another group of people trying to approach the demonstrators rejecting the TNI Law. This unidentified group in civilian clothes uttered various insults at the demonstrators rejecting the TNI Law who they considered to be the cause of the riot. A number of police personnel were seen blocking the group of residents so that they would not clash with the protesters who remained in front of the DPRD building. The police prevented a clash between the two groups. The Secretary of the DIY DPRD, Yudi Ismono, said he could not yet detail the total losses due to vandalism. The DIY DPRD building, which is a cultural heritage site, experienced extensive spray-painted graffiti, as well as an incident of burning garbage. Police remained on site to prevent further damage.
  
  On 29 March, Indonesian Mothers' Voice held a protest at Titik Nol Kilometer Yogyakarta on Malioboro Street
  
  On 15 April, hundreds of people who are members of the Ulama and Activist Defence Team (TPUA) came to the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Sleman, Yogyakarta to ask for clarification on the alleged fake diploma of the 7th President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. They gathered in front of Room 109 of the Faculty of Forestry UGM around 07:45 a.m, including mothers. Not long after, four representatives of the protesters entered Room 109 of the Faculty of Forestry UGM to attend an audience with the rector regarding Jokowi's diploma. Meanwhile, Amien Rais was also among the crowd. He said that UGM's explanation of Jokowi's previous diploma did not prove enough and instead seemed to be spinning.