Politics · Indonesia · 7 hrs ago
Jakarta Police Prepare for 74 Demonstrations Across the City
Police in Jakarta are preparing for 74 demonstrations on Tuesday, November 10, among 83 public activities reported across the city.
The largest number of planned events, 47, are in Central Jakarta, with locations including the parliament, the Hotel Indonesia roundabout and Monas.
Police estimate about 2,500 to 2,700 people will join at several sites, based on notices submitted to them.
The demonstrations are public expressions of opinion, a right protected by Indonesia’s constitution.
Police say they will use dialogue and a human approach, and officers on duty are not allowed to carry firearms.
Traffic changes will depend on conditions, and police have urged drivers to avoid the parliament area, take other routes and allow extra travel time.
Jakarta police are preparing for a planned demonstration near the DPR/MPR parliament complex on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
The protest is expected to begin at 10:00 a.m. local time and continue until it ends.
Police expect traffic congestion and will make traffic-flow changes as needed around the parliament complex.
Authorities have urged road users to avoid the area, take alternative routes and allow for extra travel time.
Parking areas for two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles are available around Gelora Bung Karno.
Police say public safety is a priority and have asked demonstrators to maintain order and respect others.
- Who
- Several mass alliances have notified authorities of plans to demonstrate. Jakarta police are preparing for the action.
- What
- A demonstration is planned, with police preparing for security and traffic management.
- When
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026, expected to start at 10:00 a.m. local time and continue until it ends.
- Where
- Near the DPR/MPR parliament complex in Jakarta.
- Why
- The demonstration is intended to convey public opinion. The sources do not state its specific cause.
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CNBC Indonesia reported that police were on standby for the planned demonstration and had conducted a tactical floor game.
The demonstration near the DPR/MPR complex is expected to begin.
Police are expected to make traffic-flow changes as needed and direct security arrangements around the protest.
- Date
- 10 November 2026
- Expected start
- 10:00 a.m. local time
- Main location
- DPR/MPR parliament complex, Jakarta
- Traffic management
- Situational changes to traffic flow
- Parking areas
- Locations around Gelora Bung Karno
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What people are saying
the safety of all members of the public, including fellow journalists, is the top priority for Jakarta Metro Police in providing security services for the expression of opinion
The aim is to align our understanding so that the expression of opinion is properly safeguarded, escorted, and secured
The public is advised to avoid the area, use alternative routes, and adjust travel times
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