This incident was a heavy blow to the nation as it strives to build a strong and sovereign economy, he added.
"I understand the concerns and uncertainties felt by the public. However, we hope the public does not need to worry," he stated at the Indonesian Capital Market Stability Press Conference at the Main Hall of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta on Monday.
Hartarto conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased, including Affan Kurniawan, an online motorcycle taxi driver from Jakarta; Sarina Wati, Syaiful Akbar, and Muhammad Akbar Basri, employees of the Makassar Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD).
Then, the member of Makassar City Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), Budi Haryadi, and Makassar online motorcycle taxi driver Rusdamdiansyah.
Furthermore, Surakarta pedicab driver Sumari, and Yogyakarta student Rheza Shendy Pratama.
"For them, let us all observe a moment of silence, and for those of us who are Muslim, let us recite Al-Fatihah," the minister said.
Over the past week, from August 28-31, national protests took place in several major cities in Indonesia, some of which ended in riots.
These riots have resulted in several fatalities in various regions of Indonesia, most of whom were civilians, not even protesters.
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) to remain united in strengthening national stability in response to the developing situation in the country.
The President asked officers on duty amid the escalating demonstrations to protect the public.
In addition, public transportation services, including Jakarta MRT, TransJakarta bus, and Commuter Line, have also resumed normal operations on Monday after several bus stops and stations were destroyed during the protest.
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Translator: Muhammad Heriyanto, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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