Jember regional leaders address political unity and social reform

In Jember, East Java, political and regional leaders have issued calls for stability and social reform. HM Madini Farouq, Chairman of the Jember Regency branch of the United Development Party (PPP), announced support for the results of the National Coordination Meeting (Rakornas). He urged party members to end internal conflicts to focus on the 2029 General Election and regain seats in the national legislature.

Separately, members of the Jember Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) expressed support for the “Indonesia Sadar” movement and student protests regarding socio-political improvements. DPRD Chairman Ahmad Halim and Vice Chairman Widarto stated they would respect student demands. Widarto specifically raised concerns regarding the impact of the Free Nutritious Meal program on local small-scale vendors and criticized certain cooperative models, pledging to escalate these local aspirations to the central government.