Protesters Voice Their Demands at the HI Roundabout
A protest took place this afternoon around the Welcome Monument at the HI Roundabout in Central Jakarta. Demonstrators unfurled banners and posters and delivered speeches.
Detikcom reporters at the scene on Wednesday (28 October 2026) saw protesters gathering at the HI Roundabout from around 3pm local time. They arrived on foot from various directions, while some travelled by public minibus.
The demonstrators voiced demands on several issues, including forest and land fires. They also expressed their views through banners and posters.
Police were on standby around the site, forming a line around the demonstrators.
Meanwhile, near Dukuh Atas, a group of protesters was held up before Tosari bus stop as they continued trying to reach the HI Roundabout. They formed a line and chanted slogans setting out the day’s demands.
Police officers were also on duty in the area. Traffic from Semanggi towards the HI Roundabout was closed off before Tosari bus stop.
Police to escort demonstrators
Police have pledged to oversee the protest and facilitate the expression of public demands in a humane manner. They urged demonstrators to act in an orderly and peaceful way and to comply with the rules in force throughout the protest.
National Police Public Relations Division chief Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir said the police respected the public’s right to express opinions in public, as guaranteed by law. He said demonstrators were expected to remain orderly, respect the rights of others and refrain from unlawful acts.
“The police respect the public’s right to express their demands. We urge all participants to express their views in an orderly, peaceful and responsible manner, and to comply with the applicable rules. Let us work together to ensure that the expression of these demands takes place safely and in a calm atmosphere,” Isir said on Wednesday (28 October).
He said the police would take a humane and professional approach in serving the public during the protest. Officers on the ground had also been instructed to follow procedures while respecting human rights.
He added that everyone had a role to play in maintaining a safe and calm situation. Protesters were therefore urged not to be easily provoked, to avoid actions that could disrupt security and public order, and to prioritise good communication.
“The spirit of ‘Police with the Community’ is a reminder that maintaining security and public order is a shared responsibility. The police are here to provide a service, and we call on all demonstrators and members of the public to help maintain order, respect one another and ensure that the expression of demands remains peaceful,” he said.
The police said they were committed to providing humane and professional services during public demonstrations, in accordance with the law. Cooperation among officers, demonstrators and the public is expected to help ensure the protest proceeds in an orderly, safe and calm manner.