REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Coordinating Minister of Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Wiranto, received Deputy Chief of Police of Indonesia Commissioner General of Police, Syafruddin, at Kemenko Polhukam in Jakarta on Monday. They discussed security preparations for the International Day of Labor or May Day 2018.
He stated that the commemoration of the International Labor Day in Indonesia is usually enlivened by rallies in several regions. However, until now, the labors have not reported on their plan of action to the police, as required before the demonstrations.
"We are still waiting for their report to know the number of demonstrators," he remarked on Monday.
Nevertheless, Syafruddin has prepared his personnel to secure the upcoming Labor Day commemoration.
"Our personnel are ready to secure the May Day events, both in Jakarta and West Java," he added.
Although the labors hold a demonstration, he believes that May Day will be held in a conducive environment.