SERANG - The Banten Regional Police held security against the demonstration of thousands of workers and students in order to demand an increase in the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) in the Central Government Area of Banten Province (KP3B), Wednesday, January 5.

In securing the demonstration, the police took a humanist approach in accordance with the instructions of the Regional Police Chief, namely the Banten Warrior, a police officer who was empathetic, compassionate, and close to the people of Banten.

Workers and students mingle in a demonstration demanding an increase in the Banten UMP/Photo: Doc. Banten Police

"The personnel who carried out security for this demonstration, based on the orders of the Banten Regional Police Chief, were carried out in a humane manner by prioritizing approaches in accordance with the policies contained in the Banten Warriors program, namely police who are empathetic, nurturing and close to the people of Banten," explained the Head of Public Relations of the Banten Police, Grand Commissioner Pol Shinto Silitonga, via text message, Wednesday 5 January.

Shinto conveyed that the Banten Police and the ranks of the Resort Police carried out security by deploying personnel to serve and ensure the aspirations of the thousands of protesters.

"We are deploying personnel at various locations for the demonstration at KP3B to secure and serve the demonstration so that it runs safely and does not interfere with travel, and continues to apply health protocols," said Shinto.

Police officers give an appeal to one of the demonstrators to remain orderly/Photo: Doc. Banten Police

He conveyed, in addition to providing security, Banten Police personnel appealed for health protocols.

"We appealed for health protocols in various ways, such as unfurling banners, distributing masks, urging the masses to convey their aspirations in a polite, orderly and not anarchic manner," he explained.

Furthermore, the workers' representatives were finally accepted for an audience at the Banten DPRD Building and met with the Deputy Chairpersons of the DPRD, Asda 1, Asda 1, Asda 3, and the Head of the Banten Manpower and Transmigration Office.

Workers and students mingle in a demonstration demanding an increase in the Banten UMP/Photo: Doc. Banten Police

"From the results of the meeting, the DPRD and together with the Banten provincial government accommodate the aspirations of the workers and will then be followed up," explained Shinto.

The workers and students finally dispersed at 18.30 western Indonesia time.

"We disbanded in an orderly manner at 18.30 western Indonesia time, and the demonstration proceeded in an orderly and safe manner," concluded Shinto.


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