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SAVE OUR SURROUNDINGS

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  • 74,2%

    Adults in Indonesia

    were exposed to secondhand smoke in restaurants

  • 51,4%

    Adults in Indonesia

    were exposed in government buildings or offices

  • 44,8%

    Adults in Indonesia

    were exposed in indoor workplaces

  • 57,8%

    Teenagers in Indonesia (aged 13-15)

    were exposed to secondhand smoke at home

  • 66,2%

    Teenagers in Indonesia (aged 13-15)

    were exposed to tobacco smoke inside enclosed public places

Save Our Surroundings goes beyond the impact of smoke-free environments; we're unleashing a ripple of positive transformation that echoes through generations.

Source: Based on GLOBAL ADULT TOBACCO SURVEY (2021) and GLOBAL YOUTH TOBACCO SURVEY (2019) by World Health Organization.

WHAT IS

SAVE OUR

SURROUNDINGS?

The term 'surroundings' embodies the deep-rooted cultural value of caring for others. Save Our Surroundings is passionately committed to preserving this cultural value by empowering individuals and groups to initiate positive changes in tobacco control. By doing so, we strive to create a more prosperous society and future.

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Misconception on Cigarette Packaging Standardization Causing Illicit Cigarettes, IYCTC Clarifies the Circulating Issue

IYCTC clarifies that plain packaging of cigarettes does not cause an increase in illicit cigarette circulation, citing examples from Australia, the UK, and France where such packaging even saw a decrease post-implementation. The real issues lie in distribution channels, supply control, and enforcement, not the packaging itself.

On Jakarta’s 498th anniversary, the city is urged to immediately pass the KTR regional draft regulation that has been stalled for 10 years.

Jakarta’s 498th anniversary was marked by calls for the DPRD to immediately pass the long-stalled Smoke-Free Area (KTR) draft regulation. The policy is seen as the “best gift” for citizens, ensuring healthier public spaces and compliance with national mandates.

IYCTC: Tobacco Hinders Efforts to Achieve Gender Equality

Indonesian Youth Council for Tactical Changes (IYCTC) emphasized that the tobacco industry worsens gender inequality in Indonesia. Women are disproportionately affected as passive smokers, workers in tobacco sectors, and marketing targets. They also face economic burdens, with cigarette spending second only to rice, poor working conditions, and risk of sexual harassment .

100 Days into the New Administration, 28 Youth Organizations Urge Implementation of PP 28/2024

A coalition of youth organizations, urging the government to promptly implement Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024. Although enacted on June 26, 2024, the regulation has yet to take effect. Citing the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey, reporting around 70 million active smokers they stress that these measures are vital to curb tobacco consumption for public health and national productivity

Yogyakarta Commits to Enforcing Smoke-Free Zones Locally

The Regional Government of Yogyakarta (DIY), along with academics, civil society organizations, and youth groups, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the implementation of Smoke-Free Zones (KTR) locally. They underlined the importance of Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024 as a concrete measure to address rising tobacco use, especially among children and teenagers. According to the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey, DIY ranks second highest nationwide for child smoking rates, with “six in ten children exposed to smoke at home, and one in two at school”

Coalition Urges Jakarta DPRD to Quickly Approve Smoke‑Free Zone Regulation

A coalition of tobacco control groups are urging Jakarta's DPRD and provincial government to fast‑track the ratification of the Smoke‑Free Zones (KTR) draft regulation. Despite over a decade of discussions even up to Jakarta’s 498th anniversary the law has not been enacted. The Special Committee is currently reviewing the regulation article by article, emphasizing cross‑sector collaboration and protection for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly. The proposed law would ban smoking, advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of tobacco in public areas like schools, public transport, places of worship, and open spaces, with strict penalties including fines up to tens of millions of rupiah.

Together with the Deputy Mayor of Depok, Thousands Commemorate World No Tobacco Day

On June 1, 2025, Depok’s Vice Mayor Chandra Rahmansyah joined Save Our Surroundings (SOS) in commemorating World No Tobacco Day, emphasizing that smoking is like “burning money” — wasting money for no benefit. He stressed the importance of this action to protect children and teenagers from tobacco influence and to raise public awareness of its dangers. This event marked the peak of the SOS campaign, featuring diverse collaborations with various organizations — from interactive educational installations, art performances such as dance and pantomime, a rally campaign, zumba sessions, free health checks, to games and door prizes — creating a human-centered, engaging approach to reach and involve more communities in supporting the movement

Hundreds of Youth Call for Smoke-Free Zone in Malioboro

On Sunday, April 27, 2025, hundreds of young people—ranging from students and community groups to journalists—marched from Hotel Inna Garuda to the Zero Kilometer point in Malioboro, Yogyakarta, calling for a smoke‑free zone. Mayor Hasto Wardoyo participated and emphasized the importance of banning smoking in public areas to protect public health and the environment. The march marked the culmination of the Save Our Surroundings (SOS) campaign, advocating for strengthened regional regulations and full enforcement of Government Regulation No. 28 of 2024, which mandates tobacco‑free zoning, bans on tobacco ads near schools and children’s areas, and strict penalties .

K‑Pop Fans Join SOS Campaign for a Smoke‑Free, Healthy Life

On February 15, 2025, the “Save Our Surroundings” (SOS) movement held a collaborative event in South Jakarta, bringing together K‑pop fans to promote a smoke‑free, healthy lifestyle. Participants listened to expert insights on tobacco’s financial and health impacts, encouraged government enforcement of stricter advertising and sale regulations, and engaged in group exercises. A touching moment saw a mother write a letter urging her husband to quit smoking for their family’s wellbeing. SOS also highlighted public health resources like Ministry of Health counseling and Quitline services.

6 Million Children Smoke, IYCTC and CISDI Hold Youth Forum Demanding the Government Firmly Address the Smoking Problem

After the simultaneous regional elections, Indonesia's young generation moved quickly to ensure that the issue of controlling cigarette consumption did not just become a political promise, but was realized in real policy. Through the 3rd Indonesian Youth Summit on Tobacco Control (IYSTC) and the DPRemaja 3.0 Public Hearing Meeting (RDPU), which was held on December 3 2024, voices from various regions were collected and conveyed directly to national policy makers

Cigarette Excise Increase Canceled in 2025, Challenges for Indonesia Emas 2045 Increasingly Complicated

The government plans not to increase cigarette excise rates in 2025. This shows the government's weak commitment to protecting the public from the negative impacts of tobacco product consumption. Increasing excise rates accompanied by increasing cigarette prices is an effective strategy to reduce cigarette consumption in the community, especially low-income groups and children and adolescents.

10 Years of Jokowi Era, PKJS-UI Evaluates Cigarette Control Policy

After serving as the leader of Indonesia for 2 consecutive terms, many policy products have been issued in support of cigarette control efforts in Indonesia. This reflects President Joko Widodo's commitment to improving the quality of life of the community and building superior human resources (HR) in Indonesia.

IYTCT and Meaningful Generation Hold Discussion, Public Transportation in Greater Bandung Becomes the Spotlight

BANDUNG – A total of 80 young people crowded the Boscha Space Bandung Building, on Sunday, May 26, 2024. They gathered to discuss meaningful public policies in the city of Bandung. This agenda was initiated by the Indonesian Youth Council for Tactical Changes (IYCTC), in collaboration with Meaningful Generation.

Civil Society Groups Call for Health Issues to Become Mainstream Policy

NasionalPos.com, Jakarta - A number of civil society groups have called for health issues to be mainstreamed in policy discussions in the government and the House of Representatives. The call was conveyed because so far the issue of health policy has often been marginalized with other sector issues such as the economic, industrial, and other sectors.

The Dangers of Cigarettes Threaten the Health of Millions of Indonesia Children

MILLIONS of children in Indonesia are recorded to have experienced cigarette addiction. The affordable price of cigarettes and the sale of cigarette sticks make cigarettes easily accessible to children. Such marketing tactics are considered part of the camouflage of the industry targeting children in general.

Sister Foundation Encourages Solo City Government to Commit to Implementing KTR Regional Regulation

Solopos.com, SOLO—The Peduli for Children Foundation or the Big Brother Foundation encourages the Solo City Government to firmly implement Regional Regulations (Perda) related to non-smoking areas and cigarette advertisements.

Cigarette Control Campaign in CFD, Kaesang Pangarep and Head of Bapenda Solo Advise to Protect Children

SOLO, MettaNEWS – A total of 50 members of the Indonesian Youth Council for Tactical Changes (IYCTC), Youth Mobilizers, Yayasan Kakak, and the Anti-Smoking Generation conducted a #LindungiKiniNanti campaign to control cigarette consumption at Car Free Day (CFD), Jalan Slamet Riyadi, Solo, Sunday (21/7/2024).

IYCTC Encourages a Ban on Cigarette Sales within a 200-Meter Radius of Schools!

Mediakawasan.co.id, Jakarta – Lately, there has been a lot of discussion on social media about the Draft Government Regulation (RPP) derived from Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health. Many pros and cons were conveyed by netizens regarding the content of the Health RPP. One of the substances that is debated is about the control of addictive substances in the form of tobacco products or known by the public as cigarettes and electronic cigarettes.

Letter from Young People Hoping for a Good Legacy from Jokowi

Young people's awareness of health and improving the environment is slowly growing. They not only stopped at small actions, but also advocated for the community's right to a healthy environment by sending a letter of urgency to President Joko Widodo.

Civil Group Holds SOS Movement Campaigning on the Dangers of Cigarettes at CFD Jakarta

Several community groups are campaigning against the dangers of smoking under the title Save Our Surroundings or the SOS movement during the implementation of Car Free Day in Jakarta, Sunday, June 2, 2024. This action was motivated by concerns about the increasing number of smokers in the country...

Lantera: The state must be present to protect children from smoking through regulations

The Lentera Children Foundation asks society and the state to protect children from smoking, not just punish or blame children, but...

Regarding the increase in cigarette excise, National Commission on Tobacco Control: It should be 20 percent

Chairman of the National Commission for Tobacco Control, Prof. Hasbullah Thabrany, also spoke. According to him, a 10 percent increase in CHT is not exactly 100 percent.

Prabowo-Gibran's Courage Against Health Threatening Industries Awaited

The tobacco industry's disruption index is increasing, do Prabowo-Gibran dare to make policies with a health paradigm?

CISDI Research: Cigarettes Cause Economic Loss of IDR 27.7 Trillion

Research by the Center for Indonesia's Strategic Development Initiatives found a relationship between the number of smokers and pressure on health costs.

Cigarette Consumption Causes Stunting in Children

Directorate of P2PTM Ministry of Health Ministry of Health PPTM, Indonesian Non-Communicable Diseases