Jakarta governor, police urge calm after malls erect fences purportedly to guard against unrest

Channel NewsAsia reports that shopping malls across Jakarta have begun erecting fences, reportedly as a precaution against potential unrest. Governor Pramono Anung is urging residents not to read too much into the move, emphasizing that the capital remains safe and dismissing speculation of imminent disorder.

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