Jakarta police have mobilised 4,151 security personnel, including 500 soldiers, to manage a student protest aimed at pressuring President Prabowo Subianto to curb big‑ticket spending and revive the economy. Students cite rising living costs as a primary grievance. The demonstration is scheduled for early afternoon on a major avenue, and organizers have warned participants to stay peaceful to avoid damage.

City officials will enforce traffic diversions and may close roads depending on crowd size and on‑ground conditions, spokesperson Budi Hermanto said. He urged demonstrators to refrain from vandalism and from carrying weapons. The plan reflects Jakarta’s broader strategy to maintain order amid growing social unrest that could spill into commercial districts and potentially disrupt infrastructure operations for banks and retailers.

The deployment signals Jakarta’s readiness to confront escalating student dissent that threatens commercial activity. Investors watch how the government balances civil liberties with economic stability, especially as the country seeks foreign investment amid a sluggish growth outlook. A heavy police presence may reassure markets but could also signal deeper social tensions in the near term and policy and risk investor confidence.