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Seven protest actions to shake Jakarta today

Detik.com - February 3, 2010

Hery Winarno, Jakarta – As usual, Jakarta will again be marked by protest actions by people wishing to convey their demands. Once again, the parliament building and the State Palace will be the favorite locations for people to voice the public's hopes.

According to the Metro Jaya regional police Traffic Management Centre (TMC) for Wednesday February 3, at least seven protest actions will besiege the capital today.

The first will take place at 10am at the offices of the Department of Department of Home Affairs on Jl. Merdeka Utara in Central Jakarta, followed by a protest at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Jl. MH Thamrin, also in Central Jakarta, and finally at the offices of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Jl. HR Rasuna Said.

The next protest action will occur between 10am and 3pm at the House of Representatives (DPR) building on Jl. Gatot Subroto in Central Jakarta.

A third group of demonstrators will hold an action between 10am and 4pm, also at the DPR building, which will be continued at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, and end at the State Palace on Jl. Merdeka Utara in Central Jakarta.

A forth group will also visit the DPR building at 10am followed by an action at the State Palace.

During a fifth action, which will start at the same time, protesters will 'patrol' the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle then go on to the KPK offices.

In the afternoon, the West Jakarta Kebon Jeruk Housing Foundation will be visited by protesters at 1-3pm.

At 1.30, a different group of demonstrators will be protesting in front of the Carrefour Supermarket on Jl. MT Haryono in Jakarta.

Later in the afternoon, at 3.30-6pm, the 2009/2010 Super League Soccer Match will be held at the Bung Karno Sports Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta.

For those who do not wish to be caught in long traffic jams, you are advised not to pass through these areas while the demonstrations are taking place. (her/Rez)

[Translated by James Balowski.]

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