Jakarta – Students, activists and members of non-government organizations held various protests and rallies to commemorate National Awakening Day on Monday, reports said.

Groups of protesters marched along the main streets of Central Jakarta, including Jl. Medan Merdeka, Jl. Proklamasi and Jl. M.H. Thamrin, demanding all elements of the nation stick tothe reform agenda, particularly the eradication of corruption and strengthening of law enforcement.

Also attending the commemorations at Proklamasi Monument were former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and political activist Sri Bintang Pamungkas.

Monday's protest was only a day before the commemoration of the fall of Soeharto's authoritarian regime on May 21, 1998.

The National Awakening Day on Monday was also celebrated by various demonstrations in Yogyakarta and other parts of the country.

Mass student protests in commemoration of Soeharto's downfall and the begining of reforms report will be held on Tuesday at the Assembly building.