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Rallies in Jakarta on Wednesday likely to cause traffic trouble

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Jakarta Globe - October 14, 2009

Jakarta Police's Traffic Management Center has warned drivers that there may be traffic snarls in Jakarta on Wednesday due to several planned protests.

University students will stage a rally in front of the Corruption Eradication Commission office on Jalan Rasuna Said, Kuningan, at 11 a.m. The student group, named the Movement To Save People's Money, or Gempur, consists of members from at least two universities.

The second rally at the commission, known as KPK, is planned for 1 p.m. and is being held by the Corruption Eradication Movement, which consists of students from 10 universities.

According to police, there are also demonstrations planned in front of the parliament building and the State Audit Agency building on Jalan Gatot Subroto between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Drivers are advised to avoid the areas because traffic delays are expected.

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