Janitors Deployed to Maintain Cleanliness During TNI Anniversary

As many as 2,100 personnel from the Jakarta Environmental Agency were deployed to ensure cleanliness during the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI)'s 80th anniversary celebration at National Monument (Monas) area on October 5, 2025.

We want the celebration to run smoothly and comfortably

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to attend the grand event. This grand celebration is expected to be attended by hundreds of thousands of people, including TNI armies, guests, and the general public.

Jakarta Environmental Agency Head, Asep Kuswanto said, thousands of janitors are on standby at various strategic points, especially around the Monas area, Monas Park, and the surrounding areas, such as Jalan Medan Merdeka.

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"We want the celebration to run smoothly and comfortably," he expressed, Friday (10/3).

His party also deployed various adequate sanitation facilities, including 22 road sweepers, 20 inorganic waste trucks, 24 toilet buses, 25 patrol cars, 104 trash bins, and 2,100 plastic bags for rapid waste collection.

He went on to say that janitors come from five Environmental Agency Sub-agencies and the Waste Management Unit of Water Body (UPS BA). They will work in two shifts to ensure cleanliness throughout the event.

"750 officers will be on duty during the first shift from 8 AM to 5 PM. Then 1,350 officers are on standby for the second shift starting at 5 PM until the event is over," he continued.

He added, those janitors will be equipped with work tools, including plastic bags to speed up the process of collecting and transporting trash.

He also urged residents present to maintain cleanliness and not to litter.

"We invite all residents to minimize the use of single-use plastics. Also, to take care of public facilities and maintain order during the event," he added.

As information, there will be various attractions, ranging from TNI army parades, weapon exhibitions, to air shows. This moment not only serves as an event to showcase military strength but also reflects the collective awareness of the community regarding the importance of cleanliness and order in public spaces.