Medan, North Sumatra – Thousands of workers from the Medan Industrial Area (KIM) II rallied at Lubuk Pakam District Court in Deli Serdang regency on Monday demanding the court stop repossessing PT KIM II's land and facilities spanning 46.11 hectares in the industrial zone.

During the rally, led by PT KIM II managing director Gandhi Tambunan, protesters tossed rotten eggs at the court house as a mark of their disappointment because no official was willing to meet them. The protesters threatened to put up a fight if the repossession process continued.

Gandhi said his management and workers remained opposed to the repossession carried out by the court. He added around 15,000 workers working in KIM II would lose their jobs if the repossession proceeded.

"Many workers will lose their livelihood if the repossession continues. This must be considered because it could trigger social issues," Gandhi addressed the crowd.

On Jan. 6, Lubuk Pakam District Court ordered the repossession of part of PT KIM II's property, starting with the demolition of a 100-meter wall, which met resistance from the workers, so the repossession process stopped temporarily.

Gandhi said they would continue putting up a fight if the repossession proceeded. He expressed concern that if the repossession continued, workers would become angrier, which may lead to an uncontrollable situation.