Jakarta, Aug. 11 -- Head of the Indonesian Government Communications Office (Bakom) Muhammad Qodari assured the public that national security remains strictly under control ahead of the country's 81st Independence Day commemorations.

Speaking here on Monday (August 10), he emphasized that the government and security forces are continuously taking preemptive measures to ensure that all national events proceed safely, peacefully, and in an orderly manner.

He clarified that the implementation of security protocols in public spaces is a standard part of routine risk management. These measures, he noted, are designed to protect the public rather than indicate an escalated security threat.

Furthermore, Qodari encouraged the public to welcome...