By: Ratih Safira Utami)*
On New Year’s Eve, the government took a strategic step by tightening supervision in various crowded places. The goal is clear, to create a safe and conducive atmosphere for people who want to celebrate this special moment.
The government continues to optimize security ahead of the 2025 New Year momentum. This strategy is also an invitation for all parties to jointly maintain order and comfort, both in public places and on the way to the celebration location. Synergy between security forces and the community is the main foundation in ensuring that the New Year runs smoothly without disruption.
The monitoring steps taken involve various parties, starting from the police, Satpol PP officers, to community security volunteers. Strategic points such as town squares, shopping centers, and tourist locations are the main focus of security. The government has also prepared security posts to monitor the situation in real time. With solid coordination, it is hoped that this security will not only maintain order, but also provide a sense of comfort for people who want to celebrate the New Year without worry.
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, Budi Gunawan, stated that the situation of New Year 2024 to 2025 is still safe and under control. However, the public is asked to remain vigilant against various potential disturbances, especially counterfeit money.
The government itself has also set up a number of posts in a number of crowded areas. The existence of joint posts involving the TNI, Polri, and other agencies is an important element in creating a sense of security. With these steps, the public is expected to be able to live this big day without worry.
It doesn’t stop there, the public is asked to always maintain vigilance ahead of New Year’s Eve. In this regard, Budi Gunawan emphasized the importance of the public’s role in reporting suspicious situations to the posts that have been prepared. Synergy between security forces and the public is considered the main key to maintaining stability during the Christmas and New Year period. This collaboration not only strengthens the security system, but also builds trust between the government and the public.
In the DKI Jakarta area, Polda Metro Jaya has mapped three crowded areas that are predicted to be the center of the 2025 New Year’s Eve celebrations, namely Ancol, Bundaran HI, and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Deputy Chief of Polda Metro Jaya, Brigadier General Pol Djati Wiyoto Abadhy, stated that supervision at these locations will be tightened. Fireworks parties, which are an annual tradition, are still allowed to take place, but with strict supervision to ensure public safety.
Djati also added that supervision was not only carried out by local police personnel, but also involved Brimob. Their presence in the field aims to provide assistance and ensure there are no threats to the community.
Anticipating potential disruptions at these locations is a top priority. Given that New Year’s Eve celebrations often involve large crowds, this step is essential to prevent unwanted incidents from occurring.
Meanwhile, in Pekanbaru, Acting Mayor Roni Rakhmat took a different approach by tightening supervision of night entertainment venues. Roni instructed the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) to work together with the police to prevent drug trafficking in these locations. Routine raids are one of the main strategies to maintain order while ensuring that night entertainment venue managers comply with applicable regulations.
In addition, Roni also highlighted the importance of monitoring the operational permits of entertainment venues. He emphasized that the city government will not hesitate to take action against violations, especially if there are indications of drug trafficking. As a further preventive measure, a circular regulating the operating hours of night entertainment venues will soon be issued. This step is expected to minimize the potential for security disturbances while creating a more controlled atmosphere.
These surveillance measures demonstrate the government’s seriousness in creating a safe atmosphere during the end-of-year celebrations. The combination of physical security in the field and administrative policies is expected to minimize the potential for security disturbances. Local governments in all provinces are urged to take proactive steps to ensure that their citizens can celebrate New Year’s Eve safely.
Public awareness to contribute to maintaining order is also a great hope. In any situation, collaboration between the community and the government is the main foundation for creating a harmonious atmosphere. When the community plays an active role in maintaining the security of the surrounding environment, the potential for disturbances can be minimized. Thus, the New Year’s Eve moment can be celebrated with joy without any worries about security threats.
Finally, the strategic steps taken by the government show a high commitment to ensuring that New Year’s Eve runs safely and comfortably. In this spirit, the public is invited to work together to maintain order, enjoy the New Year’s Eve moment with joy, and continue to strengthen the spirit of togetherness.
With solid cooperation between the government, security forces, and the community, the celebration of the New Year 2025 can be a memorable and enjoyable moment for all. Let us make this New Year a milestone to achieve a better life and stronger harmony in the future.
)* The author is a contributor to Persada Institute