Action To Reject The Job Creation Law Today, 12 Thousand Joint Personnel Are Disembarked At The State Palace

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JAKARTA - A total of 12 thousand joint TNI-Polri and Provincial Government (Pemprov) personnel were deployed to secure demonstrations at the State Palace.

Head of Public Relations of Polda Metro Jaya, Kombes Yusri Yunus, said that 12 thousand personnel were not fully deployed at the center of the demonstration.

"The 12 thousand security forces consist of the National Police, the TNI and the Provincial Government but we are still ready to prepare us for standby . That is the center at Monas, right. Our reserves are in the DPR," Yusri told reporters, Tuesday, October 13.

With the deployment of security personnel, Yusri emphasized that he would guarantee security. However, demonstrators were also advised to adhere to health protocols and adhere to regulations.

So that the demonstrators were spared from spreading COVID-19 and there was no riot like the previous demonstrations.

"That is why we urge the demonstrators to obey health protocols and not make a fuss that could upset the public," he said.

In securing the action, the police will uphold a humanist attitude. But if there are individuals who try to create a riot, the police will immediately take firm action.

"We, from the police, are persuasive and humanist but firm. Whoever is going to riot, the apparatus will not hesitate to take firm action," he said.

As for the elements of PA 212, GNPF Ulama, FPI and the HRS Center will hold a demonstration against the Job Creation Law in front of the Merdeka Palace on Tuesday, October 13.