Pramono Urges Calm After Menteng Clashes

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has urged the public to remain calm following a clash on Jalan Matraman Dalam that spread to Jalan Tambak, Menteng, Jakarta, on Sunday, 26 July 2026. He stated that personnel have been deployed to maintain security in the area.

“As Governor of Jakarta, I specifically appeal to the entire community to keep a cool head and not engage in provocative actions that could potentially widen the conflict,” Pramono told reporters at Balai Agung, Jakarta City Hall, on Monday, 27 July 2026.

He also urged residents not to spread information or disinformation not based on facts. Pramono further prohibited the destruction of public facilities. The former Cabinet Secretary expressed deep sorrow over the incident. “The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government expresses its deepest concern, sadness, and condolences regarding the incident in the Matraman area,” he said.

He then called for everyone to safeguard Jakarta together. He stated that the tagline “Jaga Jakarta” (Protect Jakarta) is crucial under the current circumstances. In this regard, he has instructed the DKI Jakarta government to coordinate with relevant parties to ensure the situation remains conducive and peaceful. “Coordinate with law enforcement officials, community leaders, religious leaders, and youth leaders,” he said.

Previously, a clash between groups of residents occurred on Jalan Tambak, Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Reynold E. P. Hutagalung, said the disturbance began when a group of people damaged a nasi uduk seller’s cart. “This resulted in a stone-throwing exchange,” Reynold said in a written statement on Sunday.

The clash left two individuals, identified by the initials K and DS, in critical condition and they were taken to Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM). K later died. The clash also involved arson, resulting in a semi-permanent building and four motorcycles being set ablaze.

Investigators from the Jakarta Metropolitan Police have named seven suspects in the Matraman resident clash on Sunday, 26 July 2026. “For the destruction case, the suspects are GNA, AJL, FAM, and ELL. For the assault case, there are three: SK, AS, and OR,” said Jakarta Metropolitan Police Head of Public Relations, Senior Commissioner Budi Hermanto, to reporters at the scene in Central Jakarta on Monday, 27 July 2026.