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Polkam Minister Asks Public Not to Trust Hoaxes on Social Media

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs urged the public not to believe hoaxes circulating on social media.
  • Minister Djamari Chaniago stated that claims of planned large-scale protests and security threats, evidenced by high fences around malls, are unfounded.
  • He assured that the security situation in Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta, is under control, with public activities proceeding normally.

Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, General (Ret.) Djamari Chaniago, has cautioned the Indonesian public against believing misinformation spread on social media. This warning comes in response to rumors of planned large-scale demonstrations in Jakarta and alleged security threats, which have been amplified by the installation of high fences around several shopping centers.

"And on this good occasion, I also say that the condition of our society is not as conveyed, as spread through social media. The situation is as you know, our society continues its activities from their life interests in Jakarta, in other cities, in the regions as usual," stated Minister Djamari at the Coordinating Ministry office in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

And on this good occasion, I also say that the condition of our society is not as conveyed, as spread through social media. The situation is as you know, our society continues its activities from their life interests in Jakarta, in other cities, in the regions as usual.

— Djamari ChaniagoCoordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, addressing the public's perception of security based on social media.

Minister Djamari convened a meeting attended by TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Attorney General St. Burhanuddin, and Head of BIN M. Herindra. He asserted that the security situation across Indonesia, especially in Jakarta, is firmly under control, evidenced by the normal continuation of public activities.

"Nothing has happened as suspected, predicted, even circulated that would cause concern among our people. It turns out that our people already have the ability to face such things, but we will ensure that our people remain calm, safe, and this safe condition will provide a fully controlled conducive environment," Djamari added. The minister's remarks aim to reassure the public and counter the spread of fear and disinformation.

Nothing has happened as suspected, predicted, even circulated that would cause concern among our people. It turns out that our people already have the ability to face such things, but we will ensure that our people remain calm, safe, and this safe condition will provide a fully controlled conducive environment.

— Djamari Chaniagoreassuring the public about the security situation in Indonesia.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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