1.686 Joint Personnel Secure Support Action for the MBG Program in Jakarta

JAKARTA - A total of 1,686 joint police personnel from the Polda Metro Jaya, Central Jakarta Metro Police, and the police precinct were alerted to escort the action in support of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, July 8.

Head of Public Relations of the Central Jakarta Metro Police, Iptu Erlyn Sumantri, said the action was held by the Presidium of Volunteers and Sympathizers Supporting MBG and several other elements.

"Security for the demonstration from the Presidium of Volunteers and Sympathizers Supporting MBG and several elements in the Gambir area, the plan is active at 09.00 WIB," said Erlyn in a written statement, quoted by Antara.

Meanwhile, traffic engineering at the location of the action will be applied on a situational basis, taking into account the number of masses in the field.

The public is also urged to avoid the area around the location of the action to anticipate traffic congestion.