In Addition To The Ojol Demo, Students Also Hold Demonstrations In Monas Area

Illustration of student demonstrations (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - In addition to the Ojol demonstration at the Ministry of Manpower, it is planned that students from various alliances and BEMs throughout Indonesia (SI) will hold a demonstration in the Horse Statue area, Monas, Central Jakarta, on Monday 17 February.

The police appealed to people who crossed the Monas area to use alternative routes because in the area there would be a student demonstration.

Central Jakarta Metro Police Chief Kombes Susatyo Purnomo Condro Susatyo explained that the policy of diverting the flow in the area would be adjusted to the situation on the ground.

If the number of masses is relatively small, traffic will run as usual. However, if the escalation increases and the masses crowd the area, traffic engineering will be enforced.

"We will monitor the situation around the Horse Statue roundabout. If the number of participants in the action is large enough, then the traffic flow will be diverted," explained Susatyo.

He stated that 1,632 personnel were deployed to secure the student demonstration. According to him, the presence of the thousands of personnel aims to maintain order so that student demonstrations run conducively.

"Officers were alerted in several strategic locations ranging from the Monas Horse Statue roundabout to the front of the State Palace," said Susatyo.

He emphasized that all personnel on duty in the field are asked to be persuasive, prioritize dialogue, provide humane services, and maintain security and safety during security.

To the field coordinators and orators, Susatyo reminded them to express their opinions politely and not provoke the masses.

"We hope that this student demonstration will run peacefully, not anarchically, and not damage public facilities. Respect the rights of other road users around the Monas Horse Statue roundabout and the surrounding area," concluded Susatyo, urging student demonstration participants.