BEM UI Surrounds National Police Headquarters This Afternoon; Public Urged to Avoid Jalan Trunojoyo! Situational Traffic Management
Jakarta — The Student Executive Board of the University of Indonesia (BEM UI) is staging a demonstration in front of National Police Headquarters in South Jakarta this afternoon, Friday, 27 February 2026. Metro Jaya Police have issued a special advisory to the public to avoid the area around Jalan Trunojoyo and its vicinity.
Budi Hermanto, Head of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Police, stated that the force has prepared 3,093 personnel to oversee the demonstration. However, to prevent traffic congestion, residents are being asked to find alternative routes.
“We are also calling on all members of the public to be considerate and aware that if there are expression activities on Jalan Trunojoyo at National Police Headquarters, they might be able to avoid congested routes so that the activities can proceed smoothly,” said Budi.
According to him, the right to express opinions is guaranteed by law and must be facilitated. Therefore, the authorities are ensuring maximum security services are provided to the students. Nevertheless, Budi reminded the demonstrators not to be easily provoked by those attempting to hijack the demonstration.
“Student elements carrying out expression activities must not be exploited by opportunists, easily provoked, and the actions must not contain elements of orchestrated agendas,” he said.
To anticipate congestion, Metro Jaya Police have also prepared situational traffic management around National Police Headquarters. This scheme will be applied according to conditions on the ground.
“Situational. We want to ensure that traffic flow can operate smoothly and that citizens’ activities can proceed without disruption,” he said.
The traffic management covers Jalan Trunojoyo, Pattimura, Raden Patah I, Hasanudin Sultan, and other adjacent streets around the mass congregation point.
“We do not want regular public activities to be disrupted or cause public unease. Public service remains the top priority for Metro Jaya Police,” he stated.
He acknowledged that the area around National Police Headquarters frequently experiences high traffic, especially approaching the breaking of the fast during Ramadan. Therefore, the demonstrators have been directed to remain at designated locations.
“The location has been designated for the action to take place at specific points, thereby maintaining public activities. We are aware that peak traffic occurs as the time for breaking the fast approaches,” Budi added.