en.malanginspirasi.com – The Malang City Police (Polresta Malang Kota) deployed at least 500 joint personnel to secure the mass protest held by the Malang Raya Student Executive Board (BEM) in front of the Malang City Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) Building on Jalan Tugu on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).
The security provided such an integrated and humane manner to ensure a safe, orderly, and conducive situation.
The joint personnel consisted of personnel from the National Police (Polri), the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Transportation Agency, the Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), the Fire Department, the Health Agency, the Malang City Police Medical Unit, and ambulance volunteers.
The Head of Operations (Kabag Ops) Polresta Malang Kota, AKP Rizki Julianda Putera Buna, representing the Malang City Police Chief (Polresta Malang Kota), Senior Commissioner Putu Kholis Aryana, emphasized that from the outset, his team had provided space for students to peacefully express their aspirations.
“In accordance with the direction of the Malang City Police Chief, we are accompanying our fellow students to express their aspirations in an orderly manner. We are ready to serve and oversee this peaceful demonstration to ensure it is safe and conducive,” said AKP Rizki after the demonstration that took place on Wednesday, June 17th.
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This cross-sector synergy is part of a preventive and preemptive measure to maintain public order and security during the demonstration.
Previously, approximately 500 students from various universities and members of BEM gathered in the Kayutangan area and then marched to the Malang City DPRD Building.
They were carrying posters and banners titled “Menjerit Indonesiaku” (My Indonesia Screaming).
In their speeches, the student representatives highlighted the national economic conditions in recent months.
They assessed that the rising prices of staple foods and fuel, as well as the fluctuation of the rupiah exchange rate against the dollar, were factors fueling uncertainty among the public.
In response to the protest, the Chairperson of DPRD, Amithya Ratnanggani Sirraduhita, along with several leaders and council members, personally met with the protesters for a dialogue.
Shortly after their demands were expressed, the protesters dispersed peacefully.
AKP Rizky explained that security measures were implemented using a humanistic approach and prioritized persuasive communication to maintain harmony between officers and protesters.
“Our main goal is to ensure the event runs smoothly, aspirations are conveyed, and public order and security are maintained. Thank God, the entire demonstration proceeded safely and orderly, without any significant disruptions,” he added.
The humanistic side was evident after the protest ended.
Students and police worked together to clean up the area around the demonstration site.
They collected food and drink waste in plastic bags, while arranging banners and posters neatly to prevent littering.
This moment reflected the collaboration and solidarity between students and officers in maintaining a clean environment and demonstrating maturity in democracy.
In closing, AKP Rizki, after helping collect trash, also expressed his appreciation to all the protesters.
“Thank you, we would like to thank the Malang Raya Student Executive Board (BEM) for conveying their aspirations in an orderly manner, maintaining security and stability, and creating harmony after the protest,” he concluded.
The peaceful protest concluded in a cordial atmosphere, with students and police officers shaking hands as a symbol of synergy and togetherness in maintaining the stability of Malang City.
