Jakarta yesterday: Pati protesters accept DPR commitment, Transjakarta bus suspensions

A number of news items in Jakarta on Thursday (27/8) remain worth reviewing today, ranging from the Pati United Community Alliance (AMPB) accepting a commitment from the House of Representatives to the suspension of Transjakarta bus operations at several points.

1. AMPB crowd disperses after receiving DPR commitment

The Pati United Community Alliance (AMPB) crowd dispersed and left the area in front of the DPR/MPR RI Building in Central Jakarta on Thursday afternoon after receiving a commitment from DPR RI leaders regarding the resolution of the Asset Forfeiture Bill.

2. Jakarta Provincial Government regrets damage to several CCTV cameras during protest

Head of the Jakarta Communication, Informatics, and Statistics Agency (Diskominfotik) Marulina Dewi expressed regret over the damage to several surveillance cameras (CCTV) in the capital during the protest on Thursday.

3. Slipi exit of the Inner City Toll Road towards Grogol temporarily closed

Jasamarga Metropolitan Tollroad (JMT) stated that at the discretion of the police, the Slipi exit of the Inner City Toll Road towards Grogol was temporarily closed in order to anticipate congestion around the MPR/DPR area.

4. Police conduct random checks on crowds heading to the DPR area

Police carried out random checks on protest participants heading to the parliament area or the MPR/DPR Building in Jakarta on Thursday as an effort to maintain security and prevent the entry of items that could disrupt order during the expression of aspirations.

5. Due to the demonstration, Transjakarta temporarily suspends and diverts buses at several points

PT Transportasi Jakarta (Transjakarta) made service adjustments on a number of bus routes due to the protest taking place around the DPR/MPR Building in Jakarta on Thursday.