A department head from Prabowo’s legal and human rights team, Amri Piliang, has publicly criticized the methods used by students and young people during recent protests. Piliang stated that many demonstrations lack civility and do not reflect positively on Indonesian national identity. He specifically questioned the manner in which opinions are expressed during these actions. The comments suggest a disagreement with current protest strategies employed by youth activists. Piliang’s remarks have sparked debate regarding acceptable forms of demonstration and the balance between freedom of expression and maintaining societal norms. No specific protests were named in the statement, making the critique broad in scope. The statement focuses on the *way* protests are conducted, rather than the issues being protested.