Affan Kurniawan
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Affan Kurniawan | |
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| Born | 18 July 2004 Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia |
| Died | 28 August 2025 (aged 21) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesia |
| Occupation | Online motorcycle taxi driver |
| Known for | Victim of a tactical vehicle incident involving Brimob during a demonstration in Jakarta, 2025 |
Affan Kurniawan (18 July 2004 – 28 August 2025) was an Indonesian online motorcycle taxi driver. He became widely known after he died when a tactical vehicle of Brimob deliberately ran over him during a labor demonstration in front of the Indonesian Parliament building (DPR), Jakarta, on 28 August 2025.[1][2][3]
Early life
[edit]Affan Kurniawan was born in Bandar Lampung on 18 July 2004.[2] He lived with his family in a rented house in the Menteng area of Central Jakarta. He was the main breadwinner for a family of seven, including his parents and siblings.[2]
Career
[edit]Initially, Affan worked as a security guard. He later joined Gojek and Grab Indonesia as an online motorcycle taxi driver, considering it a more flexible job that could better support his family's needs.[2][4]
Death
[edit]On 28 August 2025, Affan was delivering a food order near Bendungan Hilir, Central Jakarta, when he became caught in the chaos of a labor demonstration in front of the Parliament building. While trying to cross the street, he slipped and was hit by a speeding Brimob tactical vehicle, which then proceeded to run over his body in order to escape from enraged protestors who witnessed the incident. He was taken to Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital but did not survive.[2]
Impact and response
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Affan Kurniawan's death drew widespread sympathy from the Indonesian public due to the widespread video of his accident, which shows that despite the tactical vehicle had stopped at first impact, the Brimob driver inside the vehicle still ran him over again, causing his death. The online transportation company he worked for, Gojek (PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk.), announced that it would provide compensation to his family and had assisted with ambulance, autopsy, and medical examinations.[5] Grab Indonesia, whom he also worked for, also expressed condolences and provided support and compensation to the family.[5]
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo personally apologized to Affan's family during a hospital visit at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital.[6] Police Professional and Security Division (Propam) head Inspector General Abdul Karim stated that seven Brimob officers from Metro Jaya were under investigation, while Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri apologized and affirmed that responsible officers would be held accountable.[6]
International media Channel News Asia (CNA) reported that the seven Brimob officers were temporarily detained and that external oversight was involved to ensure accountability. The demonstration was led by labor unions demanding higher wages, the cessation of layoffs, and stronger anti-corruption policies.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Affan was known as a kind, friendly, quiet, and hardworking individual. Together with his brother, he was a primary supporter of his family.[2]
See also
[edit]- Mohamed Bouazizi, Tunisian street vendor whose death by self-immolation was the catalyst for the Tunisian revolution and the subsequent Arab Spring, as well as the Arab Winter which followed it.
References
[edit]- ^ "Protests resume in Indonesia's Jakarta after ride-share driver killed". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Putri, Destiara Anggita (29 August 2025). "Profile of Affan Kurniawan, Ojol Driver Killed by Brimob Tactical Vehicle". Katadata.co.id. Katadata. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia". www.bbc.com. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "Protests resume in Indonesia's Jakarta after ride-share driver killed". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ^ a b Dewi, Fitri Sartina (29 August 2025). "Ojol Driver Killed by Brimob Tactical Vehicle, Gojek & Grab Speak Out". Bisnis.com. Bisnis Indonesia. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Statements by Three Police Officials on Ojol Driver Killed". Tempo.co. Tempo. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ "Indonesia police to probe killing of motorcycle taxi driver in Jakarta protests". Channel News Asia. CNA. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.