BFM 89.9

HIGHLIGHTS 
Podcast  >  Bigger Picture  >  Live & Learn  >  Indonesia: Why Are Thousands Protesting the Omnibus Law?

Indonesia: Why Are Thousands Protesting the Omnibus Law?

Eve Warburton, Postdoctoral Fellow, Political Analyst (Indonesia), National University of Singapore’s Asia Research Institute

28-Oct-20 15:00

Indonesia: Why Are Thousands Protesting the Omnibus Law?

Over the past couple of weeks, tens of thousands of Indonesians, led by students, have taken to the streets and protested against a new law that could potentially affect workers rights, as well as the environment. In some parts of the country, these protests have turned violent and many have been arrested.

On today’s episode of Live & Learn, Dashran has a chat with political analyst Eve Warburton -- who’s also the co-editor 'Democracy in Indonesia: from stagnation to regression’ -- on these important protests, the controversial Omnibus Law that started it all, as well as take a broader look at the political landscape of Indonesia and examine why many Indonesians have been growing increasingly dissatisfied with the political elite, over the past couple of years.

Image Source: Shutterstock

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories:  PoliticsLaw and Legal MattersSocial IssuesEducation

Tags:  The Bigger PictureLive & LearnIndonesiaIndonesian PoliticsOmnibus LawJokowiJoko WidodoProtest





Play / Pause

Listen now : Open For Business : Alfred Phua, Founder of Vanilla Impact Story on...

Today’s Shows



6:00 AM

The 6AM Stretch

Thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping our lives.

7:00 AM

World Market Watch

Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer, NovaPoint Capital tells us where international markets are heading.

7:15 AM

Morning Brief

We recap global and local headlines from today's papers and portals.

7:30 AM

Morning Brief

Lavanya Venkateswaran of OCBC discusses the economic impact of Vietnam's new trade deal with the US.

7:45 AM

Morning Brief

Lim Wei Jiet, Constitutional Lawyer on Judicial Appointments.

8:00 AM

The Breakfast Grille

Sean Hesh, Group CEO of NTT Data Payment Services discusses business operations and more.

8:30 AM

Morning Brief

Dr. Zaher Sahloul, President and Co-Founder of MedGlobal discusses the shuttering of USAID.

8:45 AM

Morning Brief

(REPEAT) Lim Wei Jiet, Constitutional Lawyer on Judicial Appointments.

9:00 AM

Opening Bell

(REPEAT) Joseph Sroka, Chief Investment Officer, NovaPoint Capital tells us where international markets are heading.

9:15 AM

Opening Bell

Adrian Loh, Head of Research at UOB Kay Hian Singapore, unpacks what the STI’s resilience means for investors amid rising oil prices and global tensions.

9:35 AM

What's The Focus

We wrap up the week’s biggest conversations to keep you in the know.

10:05 AM

Open For Business

Alfred Phua, Founder of Vanilla Impact Story on reviving Malaysia’s heirloom vanilla industry and empowering rural communities through sustainable farming.

11:00 AM

Mattsplained

12:00 PM

Enterprise Explores

Mustapha Kamal, Urban Planner & Founder of Arkitek Mustapha Kamal on balancing heritage, economic revitalization, and inclusive growth in Malaysia’s old town redevelopment efforts.

1:00 PM

The Breakfast Grille Repeat

Sean Hesh, Group CEO of NTT Data Payment Services discusses business operations and more.

2:05 PM

Discovery Hour

3:05 PM

Front Row

3:20 PM

Front Row

4:05 PM

Health & Living

Is generative AI challenging the traditional doctor-patient relationship, or conversely, enhancing it?

5:00 PM

Top 5 at 5

6:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

A double-bill review of F1 and Jurassic World Rebirth, followed by a discussion about movie moments that left us awestruck.

7:00 PM

BBC World Service

8:00 PM

Bar None

9:00 PM

The Selector