Citizen Faints While Queuing for Halalbihalal in Front of Palace
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - A resident of Jakarta Kota, Tati (53), fainted due to suspected exhaustion while queuing for halalbihalal in front of the Majapahit gate, Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta, on Saturday (21/3/2026).
Kompas.com observations at the location revealed that it initially started with shouts from residents alerting that someone had fainted. The shouts were heard at 11.47 WIB.
Upon hearing the shouts, a police officer present at the location immediately approached the source of the sound. Additionally, a male official also joined in searching for the source.
When found, a woman wearing black clothing and a black hijab was seen with her eyes closed. She was slumped weakly, still carrying a green canvas bag on her shoulder.
Tati was immediately taken to the front of the queue for immediate assistance from health officials.
Residents queuing near the woman explained that she had been vomiting earlier.
After receiving treatment, Tati admitted that she fainted due to an empty stomach. She said she had not eaten, was thirsty, and it was hot. Additionally, she has high blood pressure.
“She has been treated by health officials. Given bread and drinking water. Alhamdulillah, she is no longer weak. She can already pray,” she stated.
It was previously reported that President Prabowo Subianto will hold halalbihalal for the general public at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.
The public is invited to attend the halalbihalal event and socialise with President Prabowo at the Palace, Jakarta, on Saturday afternoon.
“After that (from Aceh), the President will go to Jakarta. Then, possibly at the palace, in the afternoon we are preparing halalbihalal and socialising for all members of the public who wish to visit,” said Teddy in his statement.
Teddy explained that the State Palace will be open to the public in the afternoon, specifically after Dhuhr prayer until the evening.
It is estimated that the number of visitors attending could reach around 5,000 people, with arrangements for areas inside and outside the Palace to accommodate public enthusiasm.