Jakarta\u2019s Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) is deploying 1,900\npersonnel daily throughout the month of Ramadan to maintain public order\nand security across the capital. Surveillance efforts are concentrated\non locations prone to public disturbances, including 43 sites mapped as\nbrawl-prone areas.<\/p>\n
Satpol PP DKI Jakarta chief Satriadi Gunawan said security operations\nare being conducted through routine patrols and reinforced personnel\ndeployment at higher-risk locations.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur force deploys 1,900 personnel every day. Some are mobile units,\nothers monitor specific areas. We maintain continuous monitoring every\nday,\u201d Satriadi told reporters on Wednesday (18 February 2026).<\/p>\n
He explained that personnel numbers at vulnerable points could be\ndoubled compared to normal days, with deployment adjusted flexibly\naccording to conditions on the ground.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeployment can be doubled compared to usual levels. But we always\ncoordinate with the three pillars \u2014 the military and police,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Satriadi noted that according to data from the DKI Jakarta National\nUnity and Politics Agency (Kesbangpol), there are approximately 43\nlocations classified as brawl-prone. These sites are surveillance\npriorities during Ramadan, particularly during high-risk hours from\nnightfall through to the pre-dawn meal.<\/p>\n
He said security disturbances tend to be incidental in nature,\nnecessitating continuous area monitoring through patrols and field\nreports.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe anticipate these incidents, but they are incidental by nature.\nThat is why area monitoring is so important for us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Beyond the potential for brawls, Satpol PP is also intensifying\noversight of alcohol distribution and entertainment venue operations\nduring Ramadan. Enforcement is carried out through unscheduled field\noperations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe conduct continuous sweeps. But we cannot disclose the schedule \u2014\nif we did, it would not be effective,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Satpol PP also continues round-the-clock surveillance of parks and\npublic spaces to prevent misuse of public facilities and activities that\nmay disturb the community during the fasting month.<\/p>\n
Takjil Vendors Not Banned<\/strong><\/p>\n Satpol PP chief Satriadi said Ramadan serves as an economic\nopportunity for residents, with many selling takjil (breaking-of-fast\nsnacks). He assured that his agency would not prohibit vendors from\ntrading.<\/p>\n \u201cRamadan is also a beneficial moment for the community. We organise\nand arrange takjil vendors \u2014 we do not ban them from selling,\u201d Satriadi\nsaid.<\/p>\n The reorganisation effort, he said, focuses on ensuring takjil stalls\ndo not obstruct pedestrian pathways and that safe passage is maintained\nfor those on foot, as the primary function of pavements is for\npedestrian mobility.<\/p>\n \u201cWe must ensure pedestrians are not disturbed. The rights of those\nwalking must not be compromised. We will arrange things properly,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n Satriadi explained that pavement reorganisation and enforcement have\nalready commenced, including action against permanent stalls and illegal\nparking around seasonal selling locations. Field officers are taking a\npersuasive approach first.<\/p>\n He noted that takjil street vendors are generally temporary, only\nbustling during the fasting month, and thus the management approach is\ntailored to seasonal conditions.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is temporary in nature, sometimes only lasting a month. During\nthat period, we ensure things remain orderly,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n Satpol PP DKI had previously mapped at least 19 pavement locations\ntargeted for reorganisation during Ramadan. These sites are frequently\ncongested with vendors and illegal parking, impeding pedestrian\nflow.<\/p>",
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