Jakarta to host 10 rallies today

The capital will host 10 rallies on Monday with most scheduled to take place in front of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) office in South Jakarta.

According to the Jakarta Police Traffic Management Center (TMC) six of the 10 protests would be staged in front of the anti-graft body building from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The protesters plan to stay at the office to monitor alleged graft cases currently being investigated.

The remaining four rallies would be held in front of the Presidential Palace, the South Jakarta District Court, the House of Representatives compound and the offices of PLN.

Road users have been instructed to find alternative routes to anticipate possible traffic jams in areas where the rallies will be held, Antara state news agency reported.(ewd)