Jakarta protests disrupt transport as police deploy 4,274

Protests near Jakarta’s parliament escalated into overnight rioting, prompting transport disruptions across the city. Rail and bus routes were suspended or diverted, with trains around Tanah Abang and Palmerah awaiting safe conditions as crowds gathered along key corridors. Transjakarta services were redirected through the Senayan, Slipi, and Pejompongan areas, while road closures around the DPR/MPR complex constrained traffic. Police used water cannon and tear gas in response to unrest, and local media reported vandalism including a police post and motorcycles being set ablaze, with arrests noted. The demonstrations come on the anniversary of last year’s anti-government protests and under the administration of President Prabowo Subianto, who faces public concern over economic policies. Transport authorities and law enforcement are continuing to manage daily commuting safety and restore services as conditions evolve.