Jakarta – Jakarta gubernatorial candidate Faisal Basri is calling on police to stand up against aggressive organizations threatening violence over US singer Lady Gaga's concert in the capital.

Faisal, an economist from the University of Indonesia, said late Tuesday that while the Constitution guaranteed the rights of Indonesians to form community organizations, the groups should not disturb the peace of other members of society. "The police should not bow down to pressure from such groups," he said, as quoted by tempo.co.

Islam Defenders Front (FPI) Jakarta branch chief Habib Salim Alatas has said he would deploy FPI members to intercept the singer upon her arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang. FPI chairman Habib Rizieq also said in April that "if you want chaos in Jakarta, just go on with the concert."

The controversial diva, known for her over-the-top performances and eccentric fashion sense, has sparked protests, particularly from hard-line groups. She is slated to perform in the capital on June 3.

Faisal said the public "should not relent to any group to tell them what is right and what is wrong". (asa)