Pramono Hopes Tomorrow’s Demonstration Will Not Disrupt Public Order

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has responded to a student demonstration planned for the capital tomorrow, saying he hopes the protest will be orderly.

“First, regarding the demonstration: Jakarta is part of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, and democracy is practised here. Once again, I urge anyone holding a protest in Jakarta not to damage public facilities, disrupt public order or engage in anarchic acts,” Pramono said in Tanah Harapan, North Jakarta, on Tuesday (27 October 2026).

Pramono said he was entrusting security for the demonstration to joint TNI-Polri personnel. He said he wanted the protest to be peaceful and comfortable for those taking part.

“I very much hope that the police, assisted by the TNI and, of course, all of us, will ensure that tomorrow’s demonstration in Jakarta, if it takes place, proceeds happily and comfortably,” he said.

Earlier, the Metro Jaya Regional Police urged the public to protect public facilities during demonstrations scheduled to take place in Jakarta tomorrow. Such facilities are important for supporting people’s mobility.

“Public facilities are provided to meet people’s needs. Protecting them is everyone’s responsibility, so that everyone can continue to benefit from them,” Metro Jaya Police public relations chief Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto said on Tuesday (27 October 2026).

Budi said that if public facilities did not function properly, the effects would be widespread, ranging from disrupted journeys and delayed services to repairs requiring time and money.

“Protecting public facilities is not merely a matter of physical assets; it is also a way of safeguarding the needs of the public,” he added.

He also stressed that expressing opinions in public is a right guaranteed by law, while reminding demonstrators to respect the rights of others.

“To support this, police personnel will accompany the demonstration using a humane approach and providing friendly service,” he said.

Budi said police would manage traffic according to conditions to support people going about their usual activities.

“We urge all parties to express their aspirations responsibly and avoid actions that could harm public facilities or fellow citizens. In this way, the right to express opinions will be respected while the interests of the wider public are protected,” he said.