Kapanlagi.com - In a touching live broadcast, a broadcaster from Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) could not hide their tears while speaking directly to President Prabowo Subianto. They emotionally shared their grievances regarding the mass layoffs that struck RRI, a painful result of the government's efficiency policy.
The broadcaster expressed their sadness when witnessing the government allocate a large budget for the free meal program for school children. They questioned the fairness of this policy, which provides nutritious food for children while many workers, including themselves, have to give up their livelihoods.
This touching moment quickly went viral on social media, attracting the attention of many people. The post on the Instagram account @rumpi_gosip on February 11, 2025, has gathered more than 13 thousand likes and over 1,600 comments from netizens showing sympathy and support.
1. RRI Broadcaster Cries on Air, Reveals Impact of Mass Layoffs
In an emotionally charged live broadcast, the RRI broadcaster could not hide her sadness while discussing the government policy that resulted in her and many of her colleagues losing their jobs.
With a tone full of concern, she questioned the efficiency measures taken by President Prabowo, highlighting how the impact of these policies forced workers to struggle hard to make a living again.
2. Direct Criticism to Prabowo: "Where is the Love for the People?"
In her heartfelt confession, the RRI broadcaster posed pointed questions to President Prabowo regarding the fairness of this policy.
"Have you thought about the fact that they eat nutritious food at school, but when they return home, their parents can't provide a decent meal for dinner because they have been laid off?" she expressed with a trembling voice.
3. Free School Meal Program Becomes Spotlight, Netizens Debate
The free meal policy in schools indeed has noble intentions, but controversy emerged when the funds for this program were taken from massive budget cuts, including layoffs in various agencies.
Netizens are divided in responding to this. Some support the free meal program as a strategic step to improve children's nutrition, while others question its impact on workers who lose their livelihoods.
4. Public Reaction: Support and Criticism Flowing In
A video depicting a touching moment recently shocked the social media world, triggering thousands of comments from netizens who couldn't hold back their empathy for workers who were forced to face layoffs.
Many expressed deep concern over the budget cut policy deemed unfair, while some demanded explanations from the government.
In a heated discussion, netizens argued that budget cuts should not burden small workers, but rather it would be wiser to do so by reducing the salaries of officials and allowances for council members.
5. Will There Be a Solution from the Government?
Until now, the voice of RRI's broadcaster expressing their grievances still hangs without an official response from the government.
The public is also waiting for concrete steps to be taken, hoping for a solution or new policy that can address the negative impacts of this efficiency measure, without sacrificing the welfare of the workers who are the backbone of the industry.
6. People Also Ask
1. Why is there mass layoffs at RRI?
The mass layoffs at RRI occurred as part of the government's efficiency policy to allocate funds to the free school meal program.
2. Has President Prabowo responded to the RRI broadcaster's complaints?
Until now, there has been no official response from President Prabowo regarding the viral heartfelt expression of the RRI broadcaster on social media.
3. What solutions does the public hope for regarding these mass layoffs?
The public hopes the government can find alternative policies that do not sacrifice workers for the free meal program.
4. What is the reaction of netizens to this viral video?
Netizens are divided between supporting the free meal policy and criticizing the impact of layoffs that complicate the lives of many families.
(kpl/rmt)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.