In brief
Jakarta police have set out five parking locations around the National Monument for a Sunday rally in support of Palestine Solidarity Month 2026, coordinating traffic and a Car‑Free Day. Officials urge participants to use designated sites and respect traffic rules, with the rally scheduled from 5:30 a.m. to noon.
Jakarta police announced that five parking areas around the National Monument will be used by protesters on Sunday, 1 November 2026, as part of a mass rally supporting Palestine Solidarity Month 2026.
The designated drop‑off sites, all within Central Jakarta, were listed by the city police traffic directorate as the Southeast Monas area for 50 buses; Gambir Station for 400 cars and 200 motorcycles; Istiqlal Mosque for 600 cars; IRTI for 100 cars and 150 motorcycles; and Danareksa Building for 600 cars.
Traffic management will keep the rally moving on the South Plaza from 5:30 a.m. until noon, while a City‑wide Car‑Free Day will run from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Residents were asked to readjust their travel plans to accommodate the closed streets.
Budi Hermanto, Jakarta Police Public Relations Chief, told the public to "use the designated parking areas and follow officers’ instructions to ensure an orderly event."
Budi Hermanto: "We urge participants and road users to respect one another, stay safe and work together to keep public spaces comfortable for everyone."
