Today's Top 3 News: Did Prabowo, Raffi Ahmad Promote a Rp600,000 Motorcycle Program?

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September 1, 2026 | 06:04 pm

President Prabowo Subianto congratulates Raffi Ahmad following his inauguration as Special Presidential Envoy for Youth Development and Art Workers at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday, October 22, 2024. TEMPO/Subekti

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Here are the highlights: Fact Check: Did Prabowo, Raffi Ahmad Promote a Rp600,000 Motorcycle Program?; Fact Check: Were Red Beret Troops Deployed to Secure the August 27 Jakarta Protest?; and Indonesia Shuts Hiking in 9 National Parks Amid Wildfire Risks.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Fact Check: Did Prabowo, Raffi Ahmad Promote a Rp600,000 Motorcycle Program?

Several videos circulating on social media feature a promotional offer to purchase a motorcycle for just Rp 600,000 at "Mama Gigi," a shop owned by Nagita Slavina. In the videos, President Prabowo Subianto appears to endorse the initiative, describing it as an official program from Raffi Ahmad and Nagita Slavina.

"This program is here as a gesture of care for the community," Prabowo says in a video posted by the Facebook account "Sorum GIgI."

A similar promotion features Raffi Ahmad alongside the comedian Sule. In a video posted by the Facebook account "Andara Motor," Raffi states that the Rp600,000 figure represents the cash price. The posts include a WhatsApp link and urge the public to click the buttons displayed alongside the video.

Is the promotional video offering a motorcycle for a bargain price of Rp600,000 genuine? Find out the fact here.

2. Fact Check: Were Red Beret Troops Deployed to Secure the August 27 Jakarta Protest?

Posts on YouTube (account 1 [archived], account 2) and Facebook on August 27, 2026, claimed that Indonesia's Kopassus "Red Beret" troops were deployed to secure the August 27 protest in Jakarta.

The video shows Red Beret troops in camouflage uniforms, armed with long-barreled weapons, marching along a road. They are singing in rhythm, drawing the attention of local residents. Is it true that Red Beret troops were deployed to secure the August 27 protest? Here is the investigation result.

3. Indonesia Shuts Hiking in 9 National Parks Amid Wildfire Risks

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced the temporary closure of hiking routes in nine national parks across Indonesia due to a high risk of forest fires.

In a statement following a coordination meeting on wildfire management in Palembang, South Sumatra, Monday, the minister stated that the decision aims to protect recreational hikers while maximizing firefighting operations in six priority provinces. Read here for a detailed report.

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