Politics · Indonesia · 5 hrs ago
Police Count 74 Demonstrations Across Greater Jakarta on Heroes Day
Jakarta Metro Police recorded 74 demonstrations across Greater Jakarta on Indonesia’s Heroes Day, November 10, 2026.
The rallies were among 83 public activities reported across the police jurisdiction.
Police expected 2,500 to 2,700 demonstrators based on official notices.
Central Jakarta had 47 demonstrations, South Jakarta 18 and East Jakarta six; West Jakarta, Tangerang City and South Tangerang each had one.
The groups included students, youth organizations, community groups and part-time government contract workers seeking to raise concerns about their work status.
Police prioritized sites including the national parliament complex, the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout and the National Monument area, and said officers would use dialogue and a humane approach.
Traffic controls were to be adjusted as needed, with police advising people to check official updates.
Jakarta Metro Police reported 74 demonstrations across Greater Jakarta on Indonesia’s Heroes Day, November 10, 2026.
Police recorded 83 public activities in total, with the other nine including commemorations, sports, arts and cultural events, court hearings and organizational events.
The demonstrations were spread across Central, South, East and West Jakarta, Tangerang City and South Tangerang.
Police estimated that demonstrations could draw 2,500 to 2,700 participants and designated several central locations as security priorities.
Police said they would use a humane, professional and dialogue-focused approach to oversee the activities.
- Who
- Demonstrators, including student groups, youth organizations, community groups and workers’ associations.
- What
- Police reported 74 demonstrations among 83 public activities.
- When
- November 10, 2026, Indonesia’s Heroes Day.
- Where
- Greater Jakarta, including areas in Jakarta and Tangerang City and South Tangerang.
- Why
- Participants planned to express public views; one workers’ association planned to raise concerns about employment status.
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Police received official notifications about demonstrations and estimated their expected attendance.
Police reported 83 public activities across their jurisdiction, including 74 demonstrations.
- Demonstrations
- 74
- All public activities
- 83
- Expected participants
- 2,500 to 2,700
- Central Jakarta demonstrations
- 47
- South Jakarta demonstrations
- 18
- Other Jakarta demonstrations
- 7 across East and West Jakarta
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What people are saying
There are 74 public demonstrations
The demonstrators conveying their aspirations today are estimated to reach 2,500 to 2,700 people based on official notifications received by the police.
Several locations where people are expected to gather to express their aspirations have been designated as security priorities
Jakarta's security situation is safe and under control. People's activities continue as usual.