Labors Demonstration Localized to Monas
Reported by Jhon Syah Putra Kaban | Translated by Cintya Meliza
Jakarta Governor, Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama appealed the workers who demonstrate in front of offices of Health Ministry and Employment and Transmigration Ministry to be localized to National Monument (Monas) area, Gambir, Central Jakarta.
It's better if we invite the ministers to City Hall. And we will provide the facility. Thus it would not disrupt citizens' activities
"It's better if we invite the ministers to City Hall. And we will provide the facility. Thus it would not disrupt citizens' activities," said Ahok, Tuesday (9/1).
Jakartans, Don't Worry About Worker DemonstrationHe stressed again that the demonstrators must not do vandalism towards the public facilities in Monas. If they are caught doing such thing proved with photo then they will be reported to police.
Head of Central Jakarta Satpol PP, Yuda Rusmayadi, his party deployed 2,500 personnel to be on standby around Hotel Indonesia Roundabout until State Palace.
"The officers also drove away street vendors and others, as they always get in during the demonstration and make the area getting chaotic," he explained.
