Demonstrations Held In 5 Locations Today, Police Urge The Public To Avoid A Number Of Roads In Jakarta

Illustration of student demonstrations (ANTARA)

The Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya issued an appeal to the public to avoid five points in the Jakarta area which is expected to be the location of the demonstration on Monday, April 21. The mass action is considered to have the potential to cause congestion and disruption of traffic flow in a number of strategic areas in the capital city.

Information about the appeal was conveyed through the official Instagram account @tmcpoldametro. In the upload, the police reminded road users not to temporarily cross locations that would become gathering points for the mass of the action.

"In connection with the demonstration, Monday, April 21, 2025, people who use roads are advised to avoid roads," the account wrote.

The five points in question are:

1. The DPR/MPR RI building in the Senayan area, Central Jakarta. This area is often the main location for large crowds of demonstrations. Actions in front of the Parliament Building usually cause the closure of access to Jalan Gatot Subroto or traffic flow to be diverted towards Slipi and Pejompongan.

2. Police Headquarters on Jalan Trunojoyo, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. This location is predicted to be the target of action related to issues of law enforcement and national security. Access to Jalan Trunojoyo is often temporarily closed during the demonstration.

3. Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta. Actions in this location are generally related to state corporate issues, state-owned company policies, or demands against state-owned officials. The flow of vehicles around Monas and City Hall has the potential to stall.

4. Embassy of the United States on Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan. This point is often the target of demonstrations related to international issues or foreign policy. Security around the US Embassy is usually tightened by barricades and diversion of traffic flow.

5. Jalan Sarinah area, precisely around the MH Thamrin intersection, Central Jakarta. Sarinah is known as a strategic point for public demonstrations because of its central and easy-to-reach position. Demonstrations in this area usually cause congestion from the HI Roundabout to the Monas area.

Although there is no official information regarding the exact start of the action at each point, the public is advised to remain vigilant and arrange travel schedules so as not to be stuck in traffic jams. Police officers will be alerted at each location to maintain security and regulate traffic to minimize disturbances during the action.

The Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya also reminded residents to monitor the latest information through official social media or traffic applications, especially for those who are active in the city center or through main routes in Jakarta.

In addition, the police also opened a traffic monitoring and coordination post with the transportation office and related agencies to anticipate the possibility of road closures, diversions, or slowing down around the points of action.

Until this news was written, it is not yet known which groups or elements of society will hold the action today. However, the police emphasized that all demonstrations must be carried out peacefully and in accordance with applicable legal provisions.