PGI invites the community to keep the battle room morale and civilized

Jakarta – The Society of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) conveyed the sadness of the death of an online motorcycle driver named Affan Kurniaawan because it was transferred by Brimob Tactical Vehicles. PGI invites all parties to continue to express their pursuit in dignified ways. PGI Chairman Pastor Jacklevyn Manuputty asked all parties not to see protests that appear as a threat. He said the demonstration is a mirror of the anxiety of the people. Manuputty has asked all parties to keep the space for morale. He said that all claims should be submitted in a dignified manner. Browse to continue with the content “We need calm, not because we are weak, but because we want our demands to be achieved with dignity. Let us keep this battle room morale, Civilized,” Manuputty told reporters on Friday (8/29/2025). He then emphasized the handling of demonstrations. He said violence should not occur. “It would be sad if the voices of the protesters were rewarded with violence. When the hands that were supposed to protect were oppressive. When tear gas and water canons replace dialogue, and replace the club empathy. We do not keep the order, betray our justice,” he said. He urged national police to deal with the Brimob events of Ojol history, ignore transparent and aspects of impunity. He also invited politicians not to make policies that are increasingly injuring people. “Don’t pretend to forget, the anger of the people does not come from an empty space. He was born out of the promises betrayed, from the injury -injured policies, out of the negligent leadership. Do not politicize the wounds you notch,” he said. Manuputty said the votes of the people should not be silenced. He emphasized that the voice of the people must be heard and understood. “The voice of the people should not be silenced, but to be heard, understood and to make a direction,” he said. For information, an Ojol driver named Affan Kurniawan died after being transferred by Brimob Tactical Vehicles in the Pejompongan area, Jakarta, on Thursday (8/28). Affan was killed by Rantis Brimob who secured the demonstration in Jakarta. Affan’s colleague said the incident happened when Affan was about to deliver online orders. Now Affan’s body is buried. The National Police Chief, Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, apologized for the incident. He promised that guilty staff would be processed by law. “I am very sorry for the incident that occurred, and apologize for this opportunity,” Sigit said. (Ond/HAF)