Jakarta (ANTARA) – The government remains committed to safeguarding public safety and order as citizens rally in Jakarta to voice their aspirations to the House of Representatives (DPR), Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago said.
Speaking in Jakarta on Thursday, he emphasized that the government would “work shoulder to shoulder” with the police, the military, and members of the public to facilitate conducive rallies and protests.
“We are putting effort into ensuring that people’s aspirations are well conveyed and received by DPR members,” Chaniago remarked, while stressing the importance of appropriate measures to anticipate rogue parties intent on sowing disorder.
He assured the public that authorities are determined to protect demonstrators, ensuring that “no parties get to interfere” with their peaceful exercise of freedom of speech.
“The regional police and military forces, as well as Jakarta residents, seek to safeguard calm and order within the city,” he affirmed.
Chaniago added that measured security measures are not intended to hinder citizens from echoing their voices. He said authorities are focused solely on maintaining public safety and order, which he considers essential for people’s aspirations to be properly received.
Bearing that in mind, he said the military and police are working in synergy to maintain conduciveness and protect residents not involved in the protests, aiming to help ensure that daily activities can proceed as usual.
“We hope DPR members will receive and follow up on people’s aspirations,” the minister concluded.
A day earlier, DPR Speaker Puan Maharani assured the public that her side is willing and ready to listen to people’s aspirations, urging demonstrators to voice their demands in a peaceful and orderly manner during protests planned on Aug. 27.
“We will certainly welcome citizens wishing to voice their input and aspirations in the DPR building,” she said in a statement on Aug. 26.
Puan reaffirmed parliament’s commitment to public participation, noting that lawmakers in Commission III had listened to aspirations from academics regarding the asset forfeiture bill.
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Translator: Siti Nurhaliza, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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