Police Hand Out Bread and Drinks to Student Protesters at Monas

Police officers provided assistance to students taking part in a demonstration in the Monas area, on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan in Central Jakarta, handing out bread and drinks.

The activity took place on Tuesday (20 October 2026), during the students’ expression of their views on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Gambir, Central Jakarta. Several officers approached the demonstrators and distributed food and bread.

Meanwhile, other officers provided security and managed traffic around the site to ensure public safety and keep activity moving smoothly.

Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Senior Commissioner Reynold Hutagalung said the distribution of food and drinks was part of police services for students expressing their views.

“We gave snacks and drinking water to those who were taking a break. This is part of our service to members of the public who are expressing their views,” Reynold said on Tuesday (20 October 2026).

Metro Jaya Police public relations chief Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto said the police respected the right of students and all members of the public to express their opinions. He stressed the importance of good communication and the safety of everyone during the event.

“Expressing opinions is part of the democratic space. In the spirit of ‘Police Together with the Community’, let us safeguard everyone’s safety and give one another room so that views can be expressed peacefully while public activities continue,” Budi said.

He also urged students and other demonstrators to look after their health, drink enough water and rest if they felt tired. Members of the public needing police assistance can contact officers at the site or call the National Police’s 110 service.