Jakarta Police Say City Safe Amid Protest Rumors; Prabowo Targets Two-Week Fire Control

Jakarta's Metropolitan Police have reassured residents that the capital remains safe and orderly, urging calm amidst rumors of potential protests. Police Chief of Public Relations Sr. Comr. Budi Hermanto stated on Monday, August 24, that daily routines are proceeding as usual and the situation is conducive. The police are actively working to safeguard planned protests scheduled for the following day.

In a separate development, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed optimism about controlling the nation's widespread forest and land fires. He anticipates that efforts by central and regional institutions to strengthen prevention and firefighting measures will lead to the complete extinguishment of the fires within one to two weeks. Prabowo made these remarks during the launch of a 100 GW solar power program, indicating a belief that the situation is beginning to be mitigated.

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We urge all residents to remain calm, as the situation in Jakarta remains safe and conducive.

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I believe the situation is beginning to come under control; the problem is being mitigated. I hope that all the fires raging in several places will have been completely extinguished within one to two weeks.