Indonesia: Labour activists plan to protest outside State Palace in Jakarta June 6

Activists from several organizations, including Labour Party and the Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI), plan to protest outside the State Palace in Jakarta June 6. While the start time is unclear, demonstrations typically occur from late morning to evening. The action is to denounce the government's Public Housing Savings (Tapera) policy, which activists perceive as detrimental to their monthly wages. Organizers expect thousands of supporters to attend the demonstration.

Authorities will almost certainly maintain increased security measures around the protest site through June 6. Police will probably erect barricades around the State Palace; traffic restrictions, including security cordons, diversions, and road closures, are likely. Isolated scuffles are possible if police attempt to forcibly disperse unruly sections of demonstrators. Traffic disruptions are likely along Jalan Majapahit, Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara, Jalan Veteran, and Jalan Veteran III, especially if activists hold additional road blockades. Unannounced and additional solidarity protests are likely in the city in the coming weeks, with Labour Party planning to submit a case for judicial review to the Constitutional and Supreme courts.