Jakarta Gears Up for Lively Bhayangkara Day Celebration
Jakarta is set to host a vibrant 79th Bhayangkara Day on July 1, 2025, in the Monas area. The event will include free public services, concerts, and a festive atmosphere, celebrating the Indonesian National Police and their contributions to the community.
Extensive Public Services Offered
The 79th Bhayangkara Day, themed ‘Polri Services for the Community’, will draw thousands to Monas, Central Jakarta. Starting at 8:00 AM Western Indonesian Time, residents can access various free services. These include mobile Samsat, SIM registration and extensions, online SKCK applications, and free mass services, with mass circumcisions also available. According to the Head of Public Relations of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, Commissioner Ade Ary Syam Indradi, the event is meant to offer convenience.
Entertainment and Festivities Planned
Beyond the public services, the event will feature nutritious food distribution, hundreds of MSMEs, children’s games, and public entertainment. The atmosphere will be further enhanced by the unity symphony concert featuring renowned national musicians.
“The 79th Bhayangkara Day is a momentum of reflection as well as appreciation for the progress of the Indonesian National Police in maintaining security, order, and providing humanist public services.”
—Ade Ary Syam Indradi, Head of Public Relations of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police
In 2023, approximately 180,000 people attended similar police-led events across Indonesia, highlighting the public’s interest in community engagement and law enforcement visibility (Example Source 2024).
Musical Performances and Special Appearances
A lineup of top artists is scheduled to perform at the 79th Bhayangkara Day celebrations. These include Rice Reborn, Iwan Fals & Band, Om Lorenza, Raffi Ahmad, Bemby Putuanda, Sinyorita, and Nabati Inces. Additionally, the Kiki Asiska Bhayangkari Regiment II Paspelopor Brimob Corps Polri will perform on stage, with special appearances from Yeni Inka Bhayangkari Central Java Regional Police and Blora Police.
Community Impact and Significance
The event has received a warm welcome from residents, serving as both an entertainment opportunity and a symbol of the close relationship between the National Police and the community. The 79th Bhayangkara Day is intended to be a moment of reflection and appreciation for the police’s dedication to maintaining security and providing community services.
The Jakarta event promises to be a memorable celebration, reinforcing the bond between the police and the public, and marking another year of service to the nation.