Brebes Expo 2026 Opens with 250 Joint Personnel Providing Security
At least 250 joint personnel were deployed to secure the Opening Ceremony of Brebes Expo 2026, held at Karangbirahi Stadium on Jalan Veteran, Brebes, Central Java, on Friday evening (14/8/2026).
The event, which ran from 8.00 pm to 11.15 pm WIB, was attended and witnessed by thousands of spectators.
Security was led directly by Brebes Police Chief AKBP Muhammad Ali Akbar, involving personnel from the TNI, Polri, Satpol PP, the Transportation Agency, the Health Agency, and the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) of Brebes Regency.
The series of activities began with a security readiness roll call in the grounds of Karangbirahi Stadium. The roll call was held to ensure the readiness of all personnel as well as to provide direction regarding security patterns, task distribution, traffic flow management, and anticipation of various potential security disturbances during the event.
This was followed by a review of the Brebes Expo stands, then the opening ceremony, the singing of the national anthem Indonesia Raya, a prayer recitation, and a performance of traditional Brebes dances.
Bupati Brebes Hj. Paramitha Widya Kusuma said that Brebes Expo 2026 is part of the series of events commemorating the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, as well as a space for the community, business actors, UMKM, IKM, and the government to meet and introduce various regional potentials and leading products.
“For me, Brebes Expo is a space to meet. The government meets the community, business actors meet prospective buyers, creativity meets appreciation, and local Brebes products get the opportunity to be more widely known,” said Paramitha.
The Bupati also invited the public to help make the event a success by buying and using local Brebes products, enjoying the culinary offerings, and providing support for the creativity and work of the local community.
Paramitha hopes that Brebes Expo will have a positive impact on the community’s economic turnover, from traders, craftsmen, and business actors to the workers involved in the event.
“We remind all visitors to jointly maintain security, cleanliness, and comfort during Brebes Expo. Follow all the provisions that have been set so that the event can become a safe and enjoyable entertainment space for all families,” the Bupati urged.
After the Bupati’s speech, Brebes Expo 2026 was officially opened. The festivities then continued with a performance by the band Kotak, which further increased the enthusiasm of the thousands of visitors.
Meanwhile, security was carried out thoroughly around the event location, including securing the stage area, entrance gates, stand locations, managing vehicle and traffic flow, as well as monitoring community activities around Karangbirahi Stadium.
Brebes Police Chief AKBP Muhammad Ali Akbar, through the security ranks, emphasised that the involvement of joint personnel is a form of readiness by the authorities to provide a sense of safety and comfort to all members of the public attending Brebes Expo 2026.
“With the synergy between the TNI, Polri, the regional government, and other related elements, the entire series of the Opening Ceremony of Brebes Expo 2026 took place safely, orderly, smoothly, and conducively,” said Ali Akbar.