Pramono Says Schools and Offices to Operate Normally Despite Protests

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung assured the public that teaching and learning activities at schools and operations at offices would continue as usual amid demonstrations scheduled to take place this Tuesday (11/10).

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"Offices will operate as usual, and school activities, including those involving our students, will continue as normal today," Pramono said at Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday (11/10).

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Pramono also called on people taking part in the demonstrations to help protect public facilities. He said the Jakarta Provincial Government respected the right to express opinions as part of the country's democratic process.

"Of course, we all hope that the demonstrations will proceed peacefully and smoothly, without causing damage to public facilities," he said.

He added that both the central and regional governments would listen to the aspirations voiced by the public. Pramono therefore urged demonstrators to conduct their protests in an orderly manner.