President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo gathered officials in charge of security at the Presidential Palace to discuss security measures for the April 19 Jakarta runoff election.
Officials seen at the palace included Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Wiranto, Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo, National Police chief Gen. Tito Karnavian and National Intelligence Agency (BIN) director Budi Gunawan.
"I have instructed all security officials from the TNI and the National Police to take measures to guarantee peace and security during the Jakarta election, " Jokowi told the media after a closed - door meeting with the officials.
He also encouraged Jakartans to exercise their voting rights during the runoff that would see incumbent pair Basuki Tjahaja Purnama - Djarot Saiful Hidayat pitted against the Anies Baswedan - Sandiaga Uno ticket.