JAKARTA: Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung and the police have sought to reassure businesses and the public that the Indonesian capital remains safe after shopping malls and office buildings in the capital and other cities erected tall metal fences around their premises. This was seen as a move to guard against possible protests, though some building owners have denied this is the case. The protests in August 2025 forced some shopping malls to temporarily close after demonstrations escalated into violence in several Indonesian cities. The unrest intensified after a motorcycle taxi driver was fatally struck by a police vehicle during a protest in Jakarta. "As governor of Jakarta, I am coordinating with the police, the military and other agencies to keep Jakarta safe."