Police ready for any May Day rallies

JAKARTA: The National Police say they are ready for any potential rallies that may occur throughout the country to commemorate International Workers Day, also known as May Day, which falls every May 1.

"As long as those who want to organize rallies are in line with the law we have no reason to cancel their activities," spokesperson Insp. Gen. Abubakar told journalists Thursday.

He said rally organizers should report their rally schedules to the police several days in advance so they can take the necessary precautions before, during and after the rally. Up to this date, at least 5,000 workers from Jakarta and its outskirts plan on attending mass rallies. -JP