Indonesia orders removal of security fences at shopping malls for permit violations

Indonesian authorities have confirmed the removal of security fences that had been erected at several shopping malls across the country. Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Djamari Chaniago, stated that regional heads had instructed mall managements to dismantle these barriers.

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I don't want to mention which mall, but roughly the local government has carried out that enforcement.

While not specifying which malls were involved, Minister Chaniago explained that the fences were removed because they violated certain permits. He emphasized that the decision was made by local authorities and that the fences were not related to any specific security threats or anticipated unrest, but rather for the general security of the malls themselves.

"So, all of that was for their own security interests, and it was considered not to meet the permit requirements as carried out by several places," Chaniago said during a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday. He urged the public not to panic and to trust the government's handling of all security matters.

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So, all of that was for their own security interests, and it was considered not to meet the permit requirements as carried out by several places.

The removal of the fences is part of a broader effort to ensure public safety and adherence to regulations. The government has assured citizens that security is being managed effectively and that the public should rely on official channels for information regarding security.

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Therefore, Djamari asked the public not to panic and to entrust all security aspects to the government.