Business areas in Medan City were observed to have few visitors. This is due to circulating news about potential protest actions or demonstrations by various community groups at several locations.
Field observations until 1:40 PM local time showed that Sun Plaza Mall in Medan was operating. However, unlike previous days, the shopping center did not appear crowded.
Barbed wire fencing was seen on standby. One police vehicle was parked in front of Sun Plaza Medan.
The quiet atmosphere with few visitors was also observed at Medan Fair Plaza and Medan Mall. Both shopping centers, which are usually filled with thousands of visitors, now appeared empty. Only one or two people were seen entering Medan Fair Plaza and Medan Mall.
Used car sales centers on Jalan Nibung and Jalan Orion, as well as motorcycle parts shops on Jalan Masjid in Medan, also appeared quiet with few customers. Although stores appeared open, no visitors came to make purchases. The roads also appeared quiet with few vehicles passing by.
The same situation was observed at Pasar Petisah, the fabric sales center at Pajak Ikan Lama, and Pusat Pasar in Medan. Everything appeared quiet with many shops closed.
The lack of visitors in business areas of Medan City is connected to circulating information about potential demonstrations. This has led people to avoid crowded places.
As known, information has been circulating that several community groups would hold demonstrations at various points in Medan City.
Schedule and Groups Reported to Be Holding Protests:
- 10:00 AM local time. Group: Islamic Student Association. Location: Medan City Police Headquarters. Demand: Strongly condemning repressive actions by police against demonstration participants
- 10:00 AM local time. Group: North Sumatra Islamic Student Association Coordination Board. Location: North Sumatra Regional Police, North Sumatra National Land Agency Office, PT Wilmar JW Marriott. Demand: Requesting the North Sumatra Police Chief to follow up on the obligation to provide 20% plasma land from the total HGU by Wilmar company group, as regulated in Agriculture Minister Regulation No. 98 of 2013.
- 10:00 AM local time. Group: Indonesian Islamic Student Movement Branch Leadership. Location: North Sumatra Regional Police. Demand: Requesting the North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office to summon and investigate the leadership of Kualanamu Airport suspected of committing gratification crimes in misusing VVIP facilities for a non-official passenger known as an online gambling boss without going through Immigration and Customs procedures.
- 9:00 AM local time. Group: North Sumatra Student Solidarity Action Movement. Location: North Sumatra Regional Police, North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office. Demand: Requesting the High Prosecutor’s Office to eradicate all corruption crimes including illegal levies occurring in the North Sumatra legal jurisdiction, particularly Labuhan Batu Regency
- 9:00 AM local time. Group: Sovereign Deli Youth Movement. Location: North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office and North Sumatra Gerindra Party Regional Leadership Council Office. Demand: Law enforcement related to land control at PTPN II Garbus
- 9:00 AM local time. North Sumatra Mosque Youth Union Regional Leadership Council. Location: North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office. Demand: Requesting and urging the North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office to immediately recommend to the Attorney General to remove prosecutors suspected of being involved in intervention to determine goods and services procurement companies
- 9:00 AM local time. North Sumatra Government Performance Companion Network Regional Leadership Council. Location: Bank Indonesia North Sumatra Representative Office and Financial Services Authority North Sumatra Office. Demand: Requesting the Chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission to immediately investigate alleged involvement of Bank Indonesia and Financial Services Authority officials in the process of providing social program funds or Corporate Social Responsibility funds from Bank Indonesia and the Financial Services Authority that have allegedly harmed the state.
- 10:00 AM local time. Group: North Sumatra Student Circle Regional Leadership. Location: North Sumatra High Prosecutor’s Office, North Sumatra Public Works Office, and Medan Public Works Office. Demand: Requesting the High Prosecutor’s Office to thoroughly investigate alleged corruption in the 6,000 SR pipe installation project on Jl. Bunga Rambe Simalingkar funded by the 2024 North Sumatra Public Works Office regional budget.
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Sun Plaza
Sun Plaza is a major shopping mall located in the city of Timișoara, Romania. It was opened in 2009 and is one of the largest retail centers in western Romania, featuring over 200 stores, a hypermarket, and a cinema. The plaza was developed as a modern commercial hub to serve the growing urban population in the post-communist era.Medan Fair Plaza
Medan Fair Plaza is a prominent shopping mall in Medan, Indonesia, which opened in 1992. It was developed as part of the city’s modernization and has since become a major commercial and social hub for residents and visitors.Medan Mall
Medan Mall is a prominent shopping center located in Medan, Indonesia, which opened in the 1980s. It is one of the city’s oldest and most well-known malls, historically serving as a major retail and social hub for the local community.Pasar Petisah
Pasar Petisah is a large traditional market in Medan, Indonesia, known for its vibrant atmosphere and wide variety of goods, from fresh produce to local delicacies. Historically, it has served as a central trading hub for the city’s diverse communities, reflecting Medan’s rich cultural heritage as a melting pot of Malay, Batak, Chinese, and Indian influences.Pajak Ikan Lama
“Pajak Ikan Lama” (Old Fish Market) is a historic marketplace in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, originally established in the late 19th or early 20th century as a central hub for the city’s fresh fish trade. While its original function has diminished, the area remains a notable historical site, reflecting Kuala Lumpur’s early commercial development and serving as a landmark in the city’s old quarter.Pusat Pasar
Pusat Pasar is a historic wet market and cultural landmark in the heart of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. It has served as the city’s main trading hub since the 1930s, originally established to centralize the local trade of produce, goods, and traditional foods. Today, it remains a vibrant center of commerce and a popular spot for both locals and tourists to experience the local culture and cuisine.Medan City Police Headquarters
The Medan City Police Headquarters is the central law enforcement institution for Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, Indonesia. It operates under the North Sumatra Regional Police and is responsible for maintaining security and order within the city. While its specific architectural history is not widely documented, the institution itself is a modern part of the city’s civic infrastructure.North Sumatra Regional Police
The North Sumatra Regional Police (Polda Sumut) is a provincial-level law enforcement agency in Indonesia, established to maintain security and order in North Sumatra. Its history is tied to the development of the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) following the country’s independence. It operates under the national police structure and plays a vital role in policing the region, which includes the major city of Medan.
