29 Sep 2023 | 09:55 AM UTC
Indonesia: Labor Party and Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions plan to stage protest march in Jakarta, Oct. 2
Activists plan to march in central Jakarta, Indonesia, from 10:00 Oct. 2. Increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
The Labor Party and Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) will stage a protest in Jakarta, from 10:00 Oct. 2. The rally is part of a campaign to demand a 15 percent increase in the minimum wage from 2024 and call for the repeal of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation. The activists plan to gather at the Indonesian Restaurant and Park Association field, before marching to the State Palace and the Constitutional Court. The specific march route remains unclear. Thousands of people are likely to participate in the rally. The Labor Party is likely to announce further demonstrations in the coming weeks until the government comes to a decision on minimum wage in Jan. 2024.
Authorities will likely deploy additional security personnel along the march route. Localized transport disruptions are likely at gathering sites and along the march route. Isolated clashes are possible between protesters and police.
Advice
Avoid the protest. Monitor local media sources for updates on road conditions. Allow additional time for journeys in the affected area. Heed all official directives. Leave the area at the first sign of unrest.
