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Jakarta Deploys 3,588 Personnel to Secure Planned Demonstrations

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian authorities deployed 3,588 joint personnel from TNI, Polri, and other agencies to secure planned demonstrations in Jakarta on June 15, 2026.
  • Protests are expected at several locations, including the Parliament complex and Monas, with estimated attendance ranging from dozens to hundreds.
  • Police have instructed personnel to use a humanistic approach and avoid provocation during the security operations.

Jakarta authorities have mobilized a significant security force to manage anticipated student demonstrations on Monday, June 15, 2026. A total of 3,588 personnel from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), National Police (Polri), Department of Transportation, and Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) have been deployed across the capital.

According to the Head of Public Relations for the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Budi Hermanto, the joint deployment aims to ensure security at various protest sites. He stated that the personnel are drawn from TNI, Polri, the Transportation Agency, Satpol PP, and supporting district police units. During a security briefing, the Jakarta Police Chief, Commissioner General Asep Edi Suheri, issued 18 directives to the officers, emphasizing a humanistic approach and the importance of remaining unprovoked.

Polda Metro Jaya and Kodam Jaya are deploying as many as 3,588 joint personnel from TNI-Polri, Dishub, Satpol PP, and supporting district police.

— Budi HermantoHead of Public Relations for Jakarta Metropolitan Police, detailing the security deployment for the protests.

Police intelligence estimates suggest varying crowd sizes at different locations. Approximately 300 to 400 protesters are expected near the Parliament complex (MPR/DPR/DPD RI). Smaller gatherings are anticipated in other areas, with 40 to 70 people expected at Silang Monas, around 100 at Bundaran HI and Dukuh Atas, and an additional 40 to 50 at Badan Gizi Nasional.

Earlier reports from the Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police identified four key locations for student protests. Inspector Satu Erlin Sumantri, Head of Public Relations for the Central Jakarta Police, noted that two groups of students are scheduled to demonstrate near the Arjuna Wijaya Horse Statue, starting around 10:00 AM Western Indonesian Time. Other planned protest sites include the front of the MPR/DPR/DPD RI building and Jalan Kwitang Raya. Organizations such as the Executive Board of Students (BEM) from various universities, the Indonesian Student Action Front (FAM) of Universitas Indonesia, and the Alliance of Shields and Cipayung are expected to participate.

One of the directives asked personnel to prioritize a humanistic approach and not be easily provoked.

— Budi HermantoDescribing the instructions given to security personnel for managing the demonstrations.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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