Breakfast Remains Untouched Amid Chaotic Hotel Sultan Eviction
The Central Jakarta District Court has executed the land of the former Hotel Sultan following a dispute ruling. The land and 15 buildings of the Hotel Sultan have now been officially handed over to the petitioners, namely the government.
The steps to execute the Hotel Sultan were based on the determination of the Chairperson of the Central Jakarta District Court 1/PDT.EKS/2026/PN.Jkt.Pst. jo Number 208/Pdt.G/2025/PN.Jkt.Pst. In this letter, the Central Jakarta District Court held that the petitioners’ application regarding the eviction execution met all requirements, did not contravene the law, and could be granted.
The Clerk of the Central Jakarta District Court, Azhar, stated that this decision took into account the provisions of Article 1_95 HIR juncto Article 1033 Rv, as well as other relevant legal provisions.
“Ruling: One, granting the petitioners’ application. Two, ordering the Clerk of the Central Jakarta District Court, or if unavailable, appointing a competent bailiff, accompanied by two witnesses and, if necessary, with the assistance of the Indonesian National Police or other state power instruments,” said Azazar.
Azazar requested that the Hotel Sultan be vacated and that the land be returned to the plaintiff, the State Secretariat.
“To carry out the eviction execution and return to the Reconventional Plaintiffs, the land area of former HGB 26/Gelora and former HGB 27/Gelora, including the buildings and everything attached to them. Three, determining the costs arising from this determination according to the law,” he said.
Regarding the execution process of the Hotel Sultan carried out today, the following is a summary of the events.
Execution Marred by Chaos
The eviction of the Hotel Sultan land was marked by chaos. A group of people opposing the execution pelted officers with stones and wood.
Observations at the location showed that the unrest began after the Clerk of the Central Jakarta District Court read the land execution verdict. Initially, the crowd shouted, demanding that the authorities do not proceed with the execution.
Police subsequently requested the gathered crowd to move away from the location. However, the protesters persisted and began throwing stones.
Several police officers moved forward with shields, assisted by TNI (Indonesian National Armed Forces) personnel, to intercept the projectiles from the crowd.
Shortly thereafter, the police deployed water cannons. The crowd began to disperse and retreat.
While some protesters fled, police officers detained several individuals suspected of inciting the riot.
The execution continued into the interior of the Hotel Sultan at approximately 10:10 WIB. Officers entered the hotel accompanied by police forces.
Numerous police officers were seen carrying shields and full tactical gear entering the hotel, with police maintaining a heavy presence around the hotel lobby.
Meanwhile, the hotel reception desk appeared empty. Officials from GBK (Gelora Bung Karno) were seen gathering around the area, while other personnel appeared to be locking several of the hotel’s glass doors.
As officers entered, several guests were seen still present in the hotel. Adults and small children were seen descending from the upper floors.
Female police officers (Polwan) also accompanied the residents out of the hotel. They exited slowly while carrying their luggage.
Breakfast Still Served
The execution process of the Hotel Sultan lasted until midday. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant was still being served while the Clerk of the Central Jakarta District Court conducted the execution.
Observations at the location showed that breakfast offerings were still available and neatly arranged until around 12:00 WIB. There were traditional dishes, such as soto and various local market snacks.
There were also Western-style foods, including salads, breads, sausages, and cereals. Most of the food remained untouched.
Juice dispensers containing orange and watermelon juice were also present, with some half-empty. Officials from GBK were then seen documenting the site.