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Indonesian police claim public activity unaffected after protest

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Jakarta police reported that public activities in the capital and surrounding areas were largely undisturbed on Friday morning following a protest the previous day.
  • Authorities stated they are monitoring the situation and urged the public to remain calm, avoid provocation, and refrain from spreading unverified information.
  • While respecting the right to express aspirations, police emphasized the need to protect the public's right to work, study, and use public spaces, ensuring safety for all.

Jakarta police asserted on Friday that public life in the capital and its surroundings continued with minimal disruption, despite a chaotic protest that occurred the previous day. Authorities stated that morning activities, including office operations, educational institutions, and trade, proceeded as usual.

Kombes Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, assured that law enforcement is continuously monitoring the situation and adapting their strategies to meet the community's needs. "The most important thing now is to maintain a calm atmosphere so that the public can carry out their activities well," Hermanto said. He urged all parties to exercise restraint, resist provocation, and avoid disseminating unverified information.

The most important thing now is to maintain a calm atmosphere so that the public can carry out their activities well. We invite all parties to exercise restraint, not be provoked, and not spread unverified information.

— Kombes Budi HermantoHead of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, commenting on the public's ability to carry out daily activities after a protest.

Hermanto explained that traffic management and public services are being handled situationally, based on developments on the ground. He stressed the importance of respecting the right to voice aspirations while simultaneously safeguarding the rights of others to work, study, conduct business, and utilize public spaces.

"Jakarta is a shared space. Aspirations must be accommodated, public activities must continue, and everyone's safety must be protected. Let us maintain a peaceful atmosphere through mutual respect and by prioritizing collective interests over differences," Hermanto added. The statement comes after a protest at the DPR on Thursday concluded with unrest in several areas, disrupting some public services, including KRL train services.

Jakarta is a shared space. Aspirations must be accommodated, public activities must continue, and everyone's safety must be protected. Let us maintain a peaceful atmosphere through mutual respect and by prioritizing collective interests over differences.

— Kombes Budi HermantoHead of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, emphasizing the balance between public expression and daily life.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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