Jakarta on Alert! Metro Jaya Police Conduct Large-Scale Patrols Amid Wave of Protests
Metro Jaya Police conducted a large-scale patrol on Sunday (31/8/2025) to secure Jakarta amid a wave of demonstrations occurring over the past week

conducted a large-scale patrol to secure Jakarta amid a wave of demonstrations occurring over the past week.

This patrol was led directly by the Operations Bureau Chief of Metro Jaya Police, involving 324 personnel who were divided into three target areas.

“The patrol activity is carried out to provide protection to the community, to provide a sense of security,” said the Head of Public Relations for Metro Jaya Police at the Monas area, Jakarta, on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Police also thanked the community and all parties who have together made real commitments.

Actively participate in creating a conducive public security and order situation in the legal area of Metro Jaya Police.

The three target areas for patrols are: the first group moving towards North Jakarta, East Jakarta, and Central Jakarta.

The second group moved towards West Jakarta, Central Jakarta, and South Jakarta, while the third group targeted South Jakarta to Depok.

The police stated that police precincts and sectors across the 13 legal areas of Metro Jaya Police also carried out similar duties.

“Tomorrow, similar activities will also be conducted, and this activity also involves several parties, jointly joining with the military ranks and the Jakarta Provincial Government,” they said.

The police stated that the patrols were carried out with a humanistic and persuasive approach.

“We also continue to build communication, actively cooperate in making persuasive appeals, and are always supported by religious figures, community leaders, and youth figures. They are together in the field,” the spokesperson said.

The police urged the public to remain calm amid the wave of protests occurring in Jakarta over the past week.

If there are any anarchic actions, they stated, the Police will act firmly but still proportionally according to applicable procedures.

“There are stages of activities or police efforts that have been understood by our members in the field,” they said.

Starting from appeal activities, education, persuasion, increased police presence, and firm commitment if anarchic actions or behaviors by irresponsible parties are found.

Jakarta on Alert! Metro Jaya Police Conduct Large-Scale Patrols Amid Wave of Protests
Metro Jaya Police conducted a large-scale patrol on Sunday (31/8/2025) to secure Jakarta amid a wave of demonstrations occurring over the past week

Monas

Monas, or the National Monument, is an iconic 132-meter tall obelisk in the center of Merdeka Square in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was built to commemorate Indonesia’s struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. Construction began under President Sukarno in 1961 and was completed in 1975.

Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, historically known as Sunda Kelapa and later Batavia under Dutch colonial rule. It was established as a major trading port for the spice trade and has served as the political and economic center of the region for centuries. Today, it is a sprawling, vibrant metropolis that reflects the nation’s diverse culture and rapid modernization.

North Jakarta

North Jakarta is a coastal administrative region of Indonesia’s capital, known for its vital seaport, Tanjung Priok, and its history as the old city core (Kota Tua) from the Dutch colonial era. It was a major trading hub for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the 17th century, and its historic warehouses and canals reflect this colonial past. Today, the area is a dynamic and densely populated mix of industrial zones, bustling docks, and cultural heritage sites.

East Jakarta

East Jakarta is one of the five administrative cities that make up the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia. Historically, it was a key area for the development of industrial and residential zones in the late 20th century, transforming from swampland into a major urban center. Today, it is a densely populated and vital economic hub containing important transportation links, such as the Halim Perdanakusuma Airport.

Central Jakarta

Central Jakarta is the administrative and political heart of Indonesia, housing the country’s most important government buildings, including the National Monument (Monas) and the Presidential Palace. Established as the capital during the Dutch colonial era when it was known as Batavia, the area has been the center of power and commerce for centuries. Today, its broad avenues and modern skyscrapers stand alongside historic landmarks, reflecting its long and layered history.

West Jakarta

West Jakarta is one of the five administrative cities of Jakarta, Indonesia, historically known as a major trading port during the Dutch colonial era. Today, it is a bustling commercial and residential hub, home to landmarks like the historic Kota Tua (Old Town) area, which preserves Dutch colonial architecture.

South Jakarta

South Jakarta is one of the five administrative cities within the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia. Historically, it was a region of villages and estates but developed rapidly in the late 20th century into a major commercial and affluent residential hub. It is now known for its modern shopping malls, business districts, and diplomatic quarters.

Depok

Depok is a city in West Java, Indonesia, originally established in the 17th century as a private agricultural estate by Cornelis Chastelein, a Dutch colonial administrator. It evolved from a small Protestant community into a major hub, and today it is a vibrant, modern city known for its large university and as a commuter town for Jakarta.