People in Southeast Asia send food, gifts in show of solidarity with Indonesian delivery riders

Key Concepts:

• Delivery rider protests in Indonesia
• Police violence against riders
• Southeast Asian solidarity
• Social media-driven food and supply donations
• Impact on delivery rider livelihoods

Initiation and Motivation:

The video highlights a situation in Indonesia where protests, initially sparked by concerns over MP allowances, escalated after a delivery rider was killed by a police vehicle on August 28th. This incident led to further demonstrations, some of which involved looting and rioting, resulting in 10 deaths.

Southeast Asian Response:

Moved by the events, individuals like Aiman in Kuala Lumpur, along with others across Southeast Asia, initiated efforts to support Indonesian delivery riders. Aiman mentions seeing online calls from Malaysians, Thais, and Singaporeans urging contributions to support the Indonesian people through food donations.

Social Media and Delivery App-Based Donations:

The support is primarily channeled through social media, where users organize food and supply donations via ride-sharing apps. Each order includes a message encouraging riders to take the food home or share it with their families and fellow riders.

Impact on Delivery Riders:

The initiative has been well-received by delivery riders, whose incomes have been negatively affected by the ongoing unrest. One rider expresses surprise and gratitude that foreign citizens are showing concern, noting that they are receiving both food and tips. Another rider states that the actions are helpful to him and his colleagues in Jakarta and other regions. He expresses his appreciation. Another rider expresses his happiness and gratitude for the free food, which he can share with his fellow riders.

Rider Testimonials:

• "Kami kaget beberapa hari ini ada warga negara luar yang peduli dengan kami gitu loh. Bahkan saya saya dengar informasi dari kawan-kawan ada mereka mendapatkan makanannya juga, mendapatkan uang tipsnya juga. Menurut saya tuh sungguh luar biasa." (We are surprised that in the past few days, foreign citizens have cared about us. I even heard from friends that they are also getting food and tips. I think that's amazing.)
• "Aksi yang kalian lakukan ini cukup membantu khususnya kepada saya dan rekan-rekan e semua yang ada di Jakarta khususnya dan di mas ee daerah-daerah luar pada umumnya. Untuk itu ee atas nama pribadi saya sekali lagi saya menyampaikan apresiasi yang sebesar-besarnya." (The actions you are taking are quite helpful, especially to me and all my colleagues in Jakarta in particular and in the outer regions in general. For that, on behalf of myself, I once again express my deepest appreciation.)
• "Lumayan senang, Pak. Senang banget malah. Jadi kita setiap hari ada Heeh. ngebantu makan juga, makan gratis istilahnya gitu, Pak. bisa bagi-bagi sesama rekan ojol kan." (I'm quite happy, sir. Very happy indeed. So every day we have Heeh. help with food too, free food so to speak, sir. can share with fellow ojol colleagues.)
• "Terima kasih untuk para pendukung yang mengirimkan makanan dari luar negeri, dari Malaysia, Singapura, Australia, dan lain-lain atas dukungan kepada kami rekan-rekan ojol di Indonesia yang telah men-support dengan kejadian kemarin demo yang saudara kita Arvan eh terkena musibah tersebut" (Thank you to the supporters who sent food from abroad, from Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, and others for their support to us ojol colleagues in Indonesia who have supported the incident yesterday's demonstration where our brother Arvan eh was affected by the disaster)

Geographic Scope of Support:

The video mentions that support is coming from various countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.

Synthesis/Conclusion:

The video illustrates a cross-border act of solidarity in response to a tragic event and subsequent unrest in Indonesia. Social media platforms and ride-sharing apps are leveraged to provide direct support to delivery riders affected by the situation, highlighting the potential for online communities to mobilize and offer assistance during times of crisis. The initiative demonstrates the positive impact of international cooperation and the importance of community support in mitigating the economic hardships faced by vulnerable workers during periods of social and political instability.