Riky Ferdianto, Jakarta – Four protest actions will colour in Jakarta and surrounding areas today. Two of the actions will be concentrated in front of the State Palace in Central Jakarta.

Based on a report received from the Metro Jaya regional police intelligence and security directorate, the first action, which will start at 7am, will be held by the PT Makro Indonesia Trade Union in front of the Makro Store 04 Maruya Utara in West Jakarta.

At 9am, an action will also be held by the Bekasi United Social Forum (FMBB) in front of the Bekasi regency PT Yongsin Jababeka 1 offices.

At the State Palace meanwhile, an action is being planned by the University of Indonesia Student Executive Council (BEM) at 1pm. At 4pm, a similar protest will be held by the Solidarity Network for the Families of Victims of Human Rights Violations (JSKKP-HAM).

Metro Jaya Traffic Management Centre official First Brigadier Haryadi declined to elaborate on the total number of protesters involved. Likewise with regard to the planned agenda of the actions. “We aren’t allowed to”, he said.

[Translated by James Balowski.]