Jakarta's Checkpoints: Police or New Tourist Attraction?
Jakarta police have swung into action by establishing checkpoints across the city, apparently preparing for 'further demonstrations' that, by official reports, may or may not actually exist yet. Nothing says 'weâre ready' quite like setting up roadblocks without announcing the protest date, location, or cause. Meanwhile, commuters enjoy the scenic detour past police barricades because who doesnât love a surprise slowdown? The authoritiesâ tactical prowess suggests that peace in the capital is currently sponsored by wait-and-see tactics. Checkpoints: the only thing more organized than the demonstrations themselves, attracting fewer supporters but plenty of bewildered motorists.
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Jakarta set up police checkpoints for hypothetical protests. Finally, a police tactic thatâs as effective as a fire drill during a flood: confusing everyone while doing absolutely nothing.
If Jakartaâs plan is to make protests so inconvenient no one shows up, congratulations, youâve won the advanced game of 'hide the dissent'.
Jakarta police checkpoints could double as escape roomsâwith the winning prize being never getting anywhere on time again.
Source: Aljazeera | Published: 9/1/2025 | Author: Unknown
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