Ahead of Christmas, Acting Governor Teguh Reminds People about Tolerance

Acting Jakarta Governor, Teguh Setyabudi assured that the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkopimda) will maintain the smoothness and security of Christmas and New Year.

This operation aims to ensure all events run smoothly

He appreciated the Lilin-2024 operation ceremony in order to secure Christmas and New Year's Eve held in Monas area, Gambir, Central Jakarta.

"Insya Allah (thank God), the security of Christmas and New Year celebrations will run smoothly and peacefully," he expressed, Friday (12/20).

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To support it, he explained, the Jakarta Provincial Government also had held an executive meeting.

The security itself would involve 1,500 personnel of Satpol PP; 2,700 personnel of Dishub; Gulkarmat Agency; and BPBD.

"There are also medics from Dinkes with all the facilities and infrastructure, including ambulances," he explained.

Polda Metro Jaya Chief, Insp. Gen. (Pol) Karyoto explained the Lilin-2024 operation ceremony is a form of commitment to the task of checking the preparation of personnel and facilities and infrastructure, to secure the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

"This operation aims to ensure all events run smoothly," he explained.

He explained it must be done properly to anticipate potential security disturbances considering that Christmas is an important moment for people to worship, rejoice, take a vacation, and gather with family.

Of course, it would have an impact on increasing mobility and community activities massively in various regions.

Based on the Transportation Ministry's survey, the potential for community movement is estimated to reach 110.67 million people.

"This number increased by 2.83 percent or 3.04 million people compared to the previous year," he explained.

He added the police/army (TNI) and related stakeholders would hold the Lilin-2024 operation from December 21, 2024 to January 2, 2025.

"This operation involves 141,605 joint personnel, consisting of 75,447 personnel of police, 80,856 personnel of TNI, and 53,332 personnel of stakeholders," he explained.

He added the police had set up 2,794 posts, consisting of 1,852 security posts, 735 service posts, and 207 integrated posts spread throughout the region to ensure security at 61,452 objects, such as churches, shopping centers, terminals, stations, ports, airports, tourist sites, and New Year celebration locations.

"Hopefully, it is capable of providing a prime service and security to the public," he asserted.

He added the peak of mudik (exodus) would be seen from December 21 to 28, 2024, and the peak of returning flow from December 29 to January 1, 2025.

Therefore, he instructed all his staff to be aware of potential vulnerabilities on crossing routes, toll roads, and arterial roads, as well as passenger density on public transportation and visitor density at tourist sites.

The police through Korlantas together with Directorate General of Transportation, Directorate General of Sea, and Directorate General of Bina Marga have issued a Joint Decree that regulates restrictions on goods transport operations, implementation of traffic diversion, sea crossings, delaying systems and buffer zones, temporary stopping of construction project work, and closure and temporary conversion of vehicle weighing locations.

He also instructed his personnel to ensure that every place of worship has been sterilized. He even also received instructions to conduct early detection to prevent acts of terror.

Regarding conventional crimes, mapping and routine patrols must be intensified, especially at critical times and locations.

"This also involves religious organizations to increase tolerance and understanding of religion," he added.

As for the information, the Lilin-2024 operation ceremony began with a personnel inspection by the Acting Jakarta Governor, Teguh Setyabudi together with Polda Metro Jaya Chief, Insp. Gen. (Pol) Karyoto, and Pangdam Jaya Maj. Gen. (TNI), Rafael Granada Baay.