Inspired by real events.
Jakarta Thursday, January 14, 2016
Good morning, Jakarta. Looks like it’s going to be a meaningful day for all my Jakarta listeners.
The time is now 5.40 AM, means the day is yet to start.
But, Jakarta listeners, No harm...
...in getting up early.
to get ready for a better day than yesterday.
Those going to school.
Or going to work, please be well prepared.
Here’s a song for you, Jakarta listeners
A sweet song about our hectic Jakarta.
Somebody’s still sleepy, I see.
She said she was hungry.
What are those noises in her stomach?
Maybe she skipped breakfast.
Where’s the food?
Are you sleep talking?
Wait a moment.
Don’t forget to charge your mobile phone.
I’ll let you know when I’m free to go out.
Around 10am, I’m running lunch errands for people at the office.
I’ve prepared everything.
Don’t forget your diploma.
Get it in your bag now.
You’ll embarrass me if you forget that.
Yes, Anas.
I’ve prepared everything.
Stop nagging!
Morning.
Smells good.
Morning.
Morning, honey.
Have a bite.
Yummy!/
Honey, tonight…
I’ll make you dinner, okay?
What’s the occasion?
Just don’t eat out.
Eva, honey.
You have music lesson today, right?
Yes.
Good girl.
Honey, Asrul just got promoted.
Really?
Yes, finally. / Tell me more.
Gosh, I’m running late.
I’ll tell you later.
Come, Eva.
Bye, Mommy.
Here’s your lunch.
Oh yes, I forgot.
Bye, take care.
Sinta, have a seat.
I need to talk to you.
I understand that you just got promoted.
But this concerns the marriage proposal.
I have to maintain a good relationship with Firman’s family
Exactly, Dad.
I want to focus on my work.
I’m not trying to delay the wedding.
Not at all.
I just want everything to be thought through.
Remember what Mom used to say to me?
A woman has to be independent...
and have a good job.
That’s all I want.
I’ll wait in the car.
Thank you, Mom.
For ironing my shirt.
What’s wrong, Mom?
Be patient with your brother.
He’s still not over his screen printing business closing down.
Yes, Mom. I understand.
That’s what brothers are for.
We have to help each other.
Besides…
It kills me to see him depressed like that.
I’m going.
All right, take care.
Peace be unto you.
And unto you
I just don’t want to end up like Mom.
Hello again, my Jakarta friends. It’s a little past 7AM now.
Jakarta traffic must be bad.
Although you’re running late…
Please be mindful of the street signs.
You don’t want to get a ticket.
Excuse me, which way is Old Town?
Straight ahead, then make a left.
Just make a left there?
Yes, at the traffic light.
Thank you.
Dad, I want to draw you.
Really?
Why?
If I miss you, I just have to look at it.
Smart girl.
You must want something from me.
No, dad.
Dad.
For me?
Yes.
So pretty.
Can I open it?
No.
You can read it when you get home.
Thank you.
I’ll put it here.
Yes.
Finished your drawing? / Not yet.
Satay, please. / Thank you
Yes, I’m in Thamrin already.
Finishing my presentation.
I tried to beat the traffic.
Cruising for white guys.
Don’t be ridiculous.
No white guys in sight, anyway.
Oh, there’s one. Just passed me by.
But he’s old.
I know. The meeting will starts at 12.00 PM
What’s wrong, Mom?
Look at you looking sharp.
So handsome.
You know me, Mom. I hate dressing up.
That’s why I want to run my own business.
I don’t like working for other people.
Don’t be like that.
You’ve been jobless for 7 months now.
Don’t you feel sorry for your little brother?
He’s been supporting us both.
Anas had a point, though.
I’m also tired of changing businesses.
That’s why. Please pray for me so I get this job.
So you don’t have to work anymore.
It’s bad for your blood pressure.
How is it? Good?
It’s too salty.
Really?
Here, drink some water.
Hold on. Here.
Enough.
I’m going. / Okay.
“For Dad”
Yes, Commander.
Yes. Heading to headquarters for briefing.
Yes, sir!
On my way.
Hello again!
You’re still with Vincent.
It’s Thursday, so I’m going to play some old songs for you.
And at 10.40 AM…
It’s quiz time!
I’ve some cool giveaways./ I’m stuck in traffic.
For those stuck in traffic, a song for you.
Idiot!
What’s the rush? Is someone chasing you?
Freaking poor people.
Sir, wear your helmet
Morning, sir, ma’am./ Morning, sir.
Can you pull over?/ All right.
Just give him a ticket./ We’re so screwed.
Stop./ Yes, sir.
License and registration please?/ What did we do?
You must wear helmets, while riding a motorbike sir.
Let me take a look./ Please don’t give us ticket.
We’re friends with the Chief of Police, you know.
Yes, ma’am.
I know, Anas. I’ve prepared everything.
Sorry for troubling you.
Where are you?
I’m in front of the building.
Everything is under control here.
Over!
Why so serious?
Thank you.
So when’s your wedding?
Why haven’t I gotten the invitation?
Hello, Mom.
I’ve transferred the money.
For the electricity bill and my sister’s school fee.
It’s not much, but it’ll do.
How’s everyone doing?
Okay then.
I have to work now.
Morning. / Morning.
Stop looking at yourself.
Just trying to look sharp.
Sharp? You’ll break the mirror.
And let me tell you.
Mirrors are made to see reflections so you can recognize your wrongs.
Morning. / Morning.
So you can make introspection.
Your face is not cut out for mirrors.
Are we still on the same mess?
Right?
So typical.
What’s the fuss? Is it your girlfriend again?
Same old story./ This woman thing has been dragging on forever.
Kids nowadays.
They’re taking it slow but not so sure.
What kind of motivation is that?/ It’s not that, Rahmat.
Seriously...
You’re calling off the wedding?
Not so loud, please. People will start talking. I haven’t made any decision.
Oh God.
All good with the in-laws.
The bride is the problem now.
That is not the situation.
Our families have met./ Good, right?
We’ve set the date./ Great.
We’ve sent out the invitations.
But I’m getting transferred to the border.
Where is he getting transferred to?
To Sangihe. In Sulawesi.
Singihe?/ Sangihe.
A small island on the border of the Philippines.
So you’re going with him?
But you just got promoted.
Do they have malls there?
Is it remote?
A police officer has to be firm.
If you’re a softie, your family will go down with you.
The government is responsible for us. All good.
The police force is like a 3-in-1 package.
3-in-1?
It’s our identity.
Our income source.
And our insurance.
You mean, like this?/ Where?
So you have it. But don't understand it.
Your future father-in-law is a police retiree, right?
So his daughter understands you’ll get moved around.
I don’t know what to do.
I’ve avoided him for almost 2 weeks now.
And…
She’s not answering my calls.
Or my texts.
Do you have enough phone credits?
Give him some quota.
It’s messed up./ Just like your head.
Don’t touch my hair. I’m trying to look sharp.
You’ll end up single for life.
Don’t say that.
Can’t you just wish me well?
Amen.
But thank you for the advice.
Now let’s get to work
Many people run the red light at this hour.
Stand by there.
Just me?
No, with your in-law.
Fine, I’ll do it.
Don’t forget your ticket book.
Yes
I’ll see you.
Look sharp. Smile.
Like this?/ There you go.
Morning, Miss./ Morning.
You just ran the red light.
License and registration, please.
Could you step out of the car?
Here. I have all my papers. I did nothing wrong.
You can’t turn left when the light is red.
Since when? Turning left is always direct.
I drive through here all the time. Never a problem.
It has always been the rule, Miss
So annoying.
I also saw you were on your phone.
You can’t do that while driving.
And you need to turn down your radio volume.
Now the radio is an issue, too?
Don’t tell me what to do. Besides, I was using my phone responsibly.
Please come with me to my post.
Why should I? I did nothing wrong.
Why should I go with you? I have an important meeting.
In 5 minutes. You’re making me late.
You want to take me to court? Do it here.
Or tell me. How much do I owe you?
It doesn’t work like that.
We have procedures.
Just tell me.
How much do you usually get?
Come with me to my post.
Here.
This should be more than enough.
Sorry, if you’re being like this,
you could be arrested.
Do you want that?
No, right?
Now please turn off your car. And come with me.
Such a hassle!
Please wait here, Miss.
Have a seat./ Aldo.
Could you please take care of this?
Why me? You deal with the paperwork.
I was dealing with it.
But she’s being so difficult.
Dim, I’m being fined.
I did nothing wrong, though.
See, she’s always like that.
I’ve explained to her what she did.
But she just kept talking.
No wonder your girlfriend trouble goes on and on.
You’re such a wuss around women.
Don’t say that./ Let me take a look.
What did she do?/ She ran a red light.
Okay then./ Okay?/ Yeah.
Miss, please get off the phone.
Step over here.
He told me to hang up. I’m in the middle of the street here.
Please, Miss.
Thank you.
Just a second, let me process this.
Thank you, Aldo.
What do we have here?
Running a red light./ I did no such thing!
My subordinate said you did.
Secondly, you were on your phone./ No, I wasn’t.
You shouldn’t have done that. Using Mobile phone while driving is dangerous.
Permission to go on duty. / Okay.
Have a seat, Miss. Let me prepare your ticket.
Have a seat.
I’ll be outside./ Okay.
You seem to be in a rush.
Very. I have a meeting.
So much so that you ran a red light.
I didn’t run a red light.
What’s wrong? You both look irritated.
That woman gave me a headache.
If you hadn’t run a red light, we wouldn’t have stopped you.
Here’s your ticket.
Please process it.
Why is the court involved?
That’s the procedure.
What are you doing here?/ oversee the traffic.
Like hell you are. See those public transport vans over there?
You mean, I should sort them out?
Then who? Me?/ Will do.
Pick up the pace!/ Such a weak officer.
Set an example for him./ See?
Yes, Anas, I know.
Where are you now?
I’m in front of the building.
I don’t know what it’s called, though.
Yes, yes, Anas.
Yes.
Where are you?
Yes.
Firman’s there!/ Firman!
Roger! Roger! There was an explosion!
And at 10.40 AM, it’s quiz time!
how are things? need any revisions?
Excuse me.
The usual.
2 teaspoons of coffee.
2 teaspoons of creamer and a dash of sugar.
You always got it right. Thank you.
Here you are./ Thank you.
Hello, Mom.
Has Ahsan left?
I haven’t heard from him.
Maybe his phone is off.
Okay then.
I’ll wait for him.
What else can I do?
Anas.
Okay, I’ll call you later.
Can you get me breakfast?
The usual?
Satay and 4 rice cakes.
are you just hungry or really really hungry?
whatever you say.
Okay. Thank you.
Morning.
Morning./ Morning
Morning.
Here you go./ Thank you.
Where are you?
You’re nowhere close!
I can’t possibly do this presentation alone!
You know what kind of clients they are.
It’s almost 10.30AM.
I have deadlines here.
Can you not make me wait any longer?
Hurry up. I’m waiting.
Hurry.
Iced tea, please.
Okay.
Want some satay?
Not now, I’m thirsty.
Not very busy today, are we?
It’ll get busy at 12.00PM
Lunch time and after office.
This is a slow time for me.
Hello, where are you?
Hurry up.
I can only be out of the office during my lunch errands.
It’ll be easier to meet my friend, if I go with you
I’ll be embarrassed if you show up late.
I’ll lose face.
Oh you’re there already?
Okay.
Do you want me to get you lunch?
I’m at the satay vendor.
Satay and 4 rice cakes.
I don’t have change. Hold on.
Now?
Here.
Thank you.
Please! What time is this?
I don’t have much time left. I have to…
Hello?
She hangs up on me all the time!
I understand this issue.
But we can’t take this for granted.
This hate speech...
...could turn into a real threat.
And it would lead to persecutions.
So I’m asking you.
Please take down all posters, stickers and slogans...
...with hate speech on them.
Commander.
I have to go. There’s a robbery.
Excuse me, Generals./ Yes?
We just got information on an armed robbery.
Can Police Superintendent Ardi be dismissed to head there?
Go ahead.
Permission to be dismissed, Generals.
Help..
Out of the way! There's danger!
Move out, move out. There's danger!
Bomb!
Get back! Get back!
An explosion in Thamrin area! Over!
Get back! Get back!
Commander!
The gunshots came from that direction!
My brother, sir!
That’s my brother, sir!
There's danger, move back!
Move back! move back!
That’s my brother, sir!
Move back! move back!
General.
Permission to report, General
There were 2 explosions and some gunfire in Thamrin.
2 of our officers are down.
Reporting.
There were 2 explosions and some gunfire.
Dear God.
HQ Monitor!
There were explosions and gunshots!
I repeat. There were explosions and gunshots!
We need assult team and bomb squad immediately.
Monitor!
Get down! Get down!
Alpha and Bravo teams will be dropped at the Skyline Building lobby.
Yes, sir.
Charlie and Delta teams will be dropped by helicopter using fast rope and helijump
Good day, General.
Good day.
Reporting. All squads are ready.
Mobilize.
Yes, sir!
I’m going, too.
Because the crime scene is near the Presidential Palace.
Yes, sir!
Let’s go./ Yes, sir!
From Thamrin Jakarta, we have Randu Dahlia.
Randu, what are the updates over there?
Right now I am 500 metres away...
...from the location where the explosion occurred this morning.
There was a bombing, but we cannot yet confirm...
...the actual number of casualties caused by...
This is live, right?
Check if any of our crew is around the area.
Thamrin or Sudirman.
Jakarta listeners, you’re still with me, Vincent.
I have shocking news.
This has just come in.
There were 2 bomb explosions,
In the Thamrin area.
And a shootout is still taking place right now.
Those of you around Sudirman or Thamrin area,
please don’t panic.
And stay safe.
And try to avoid the area
Sinta.
This is the Thamrin Police post.
There.
Please help find out, is it true?
It says a police officer was shot.
Social Media is going haywire.
Try again.
Good day. You are watching Breaking News.
An alleged suicide bomb explosion took place...
...at a Thamrin Police post, Central Jakarta.
Here are some photos we have acquired.
information we’ve gathered,
the explosions left some people injured.
We have yet to find out what caused the explosions.
Here are some up-to-date photos from netizens,
of the bomb incident in Thamrin.
As you can see from the photos,
smoke is seen coming from the Police post.
The Police post itself is destroyed.
And we can see people…
...with critical injuries.
There have been 3 explosions since 10 AM.
This has caused the streets around Hotel Indonesia roundabout...
...to be temporarily closed.
Report, targets are spotted on the Skylane building.
waiting for orders General.
What’s the latest situation?
Monitoring. Two men escaped
after a shootout.
Aerial monitoring reports
two other suspects are in the Skylane building.
What about fatalities?
The number is yet to be determined.
But there is a man killed from a gunshot to the head.
We assume there are snipers in the area.
Copy that.
Understood.
briefing the whole team.
Ardi will lead the assault team
Strike now and sterilize the premises.
Sniper team, get in position!
Medic team, evacuate casualties!
Perimeter…
Increase safety measures.
and evacuate civilians!
Sniper team in position.
Copy that.
All first responders…
and those not in uniform…
report to basecamp
for consolidation.
I want all locations neutralized.
Understood?
Yes, General.
Get in position.
Alpha. Monitor.
I need backup in the basement.
Targets are seen in the basement.
Copy that.
Alpha team, assemble.
Copy that.
Police!
Freeze!
One suspect taken down.
One target escaped into the building.
Team, get ready to get in.
Kill the power.
Police!
Get down!
On your knees!
Get down!
Police! Get down!
Hurry!
Get in! Get in!
Hurry!
hey you, stop!
Get in! Get in!
Cover me
I’ll cover you.
Don’t move!
Hands up!
Everybody get down!
On your knees.
Come here!
Don’t move!
Put your hands up!
Get down!
Nobody move.
get down!
Nobody move.
Hey!
Clear?
Here.
Hurry!
Get in.
How are we doing?
we don't have a lot of options.
Don’t try anything stupid.
Sniper to basecamp.
We have a visual on target on the 8th floor.
Three targets.
And 6 hostages.
Awaiting orders.
Copy that.
Don’t try to be heroes, okay?
I’m taking over the command.
On the count of five… We strike.
Five
Four
Three
Two
One
Move! Move!
Come with me!
Let me go!
Hurry!
If you want to stay alive, do as I tell you
Don't run!
Police!
Go! Go!
Stop!
Put the gun down!
Suspect has been taken down...
In 22 minutes, the Indonesian National Police...
...succesfully neutralized the terrorists' attacks in Thamrin.
Hands up!
On the floor!
Backup, get in!
Check them!
Handcuff them!
The target house in Bekasi is secured.
Five suspects are arrested alive.
Ok. Bring them to basecamp immediately.
Copy that.
At the same time, all terrorist cells were captured in different cities.
"Cirebon is clear. two suspects taken down"
Reporting, Commander.
Indramayu is clear.
Four suspects have been taken down.
Reporting,
Balikpapan is clear.
All suspects have been taken down...
Reporting, Tegal is clear.
two Suspects have been taken down.
Copy that.
Here are some photos sent by netizens…
of the bomb explosions in Thamrin, Central Jakarta.
As you can see from the photos…
Smoke is seen coming from the police post.
The police post itself is destroyed,
and we can see people with critical injuries.
No words.
No melody.
Serenity spoken by raindrops.
Nothing but feelings
That can be heard through the raindrops
No words.
No melody.
Serenity spoken by raindrops.
The police has been evacuating the casualties
at the police post and the coffee shop at Thamrin
and the impact that this bomb attack has made is making the public use the #WeAreNotAfraid
Are you making a drawing of daddy?
Yes, I am.
I really love when Daddy's
wearing his uniform.
Hey, champion. Tomorrow, no more plain bread, please.
Just like every day,
Jakarta is always screaming in the morning
And telling stories at night.
But today,
This morning,
Jakarta screamed much louder than usual.
And left us with a more stories.
I hope today, all my Jakarta listeners
can go home safely to your loved ones.
Good night, Jakarta.
A city full of stories.
See you in the next story.
When the sun rises.
Tomorrow.
Thamrin.
Surakarta Metro Police.
Balikpapan.
Poso.
Bekasi.
Kampung Melayu.
This is not a coincidence, right?
#WeAreNotAfraid