President Prabowo Expresses Condolences, Instructs to Investigate Demonstration Incident

President Prabowo Subianto delivers statement in his private residence in Hambalang village, Bogor regency, on Friday (08/29) (Photo by: Bureau of Press, Media, and Information of Presidential Secretariat)

President Prabowo Subianto extended deep condolences on the incident occurred during the demonstration on Thursday evening (08/28), an incident that caused the passing of an online motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan. The statement was delivered by the Head of State in his private residence in Hambalang village, Bogor regency, on Friday (08/29).

“On my own behalf, and on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, I would like to extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. I am deeply concerned and saddened by this tragedy,” President Prabowo said.

President Prabowo affirmed that the Government will ensure the welfare of his family and will provide special attention to his parents and siblings. Furthermore, the Head of State stated that he was disappointed by the excessive actions of the personnel involved.

“I have instructed that last night’s incident be investigated thoroughly and transparently, and that all personnel involved be held accountable. Should it be found that they have violated laws and regulations, the firmest measures will be taken in accordance with the law,” he stated firmly.

In his statement, President Prabowo also called upon the people to remain calm, and to place their trust in the Government under his leadership, and that every grievance expressed by the public will be heard and be followed up.

“I also call on the entire nation to remain vigilant, especially against elements that consistently seek to incite disorder and chaos. Let me emphasize to all the people that such actions bring no benefit to our citizens, to our society, nor to our nation. Our country is in the process of improvement. We are garnering all our energy, our strength, and our resources to rise and build a strong, prosperous, and successful nation,” the President explained.

President Prabowo also emphasized that legitimate aspirations may be expressed. “We will address all that need improvement,” he remarked. (Bureau of Press, Media, and Information of Presidential Secretariat) (RI/MUR)