Jakarta, Aug. 31 -- President Prabowo Subianto, along with leaders of various political parties, issued a joint statement in response to the ongoing protests in Jakarta and several regions of Indonesia.

Delivering his remarks at the Merdeka Palace on Sunday, the Head of State addressed a range of issues-from imposing strict sanctions on legislators to calling for a collective effort to safeguard national security.

"With regard to officers who recently committed errors or violations, the National Police is currently conducting an investigation. I have requested that this process be swift, transparent, and open to public scrutiny," he stated.

The President was joined by former President Megawati Soekarnoputri; Chair of the People's Consu...