Mataram Imposes 11 PM Curfew for Street Vendors to Curb Youth Violence and Restore Public Safety
MATARAM — The Mataram Municipal Government (Pemkot Mataram) is implementing a series of concrete measures to bolster public order and safety (kamtibmas), with a primary focus on safeguarding children and students from street violence.
Under the new policy framework, street vendors (PKL) and commercial operators using public spaces must cease activities by 11:00 PM WITA (23.00 Wita).
Speaking during a plenary session at the Mataram City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) on Friday (Nov 6), Deputy Mayor TGH Mujiburrahman stated that the operational cap is part of a broader strategy to reclaim public spaces and mitigate juvenile delinquency.
”To guarantee safety, particularly for students, we are intensifying joint patrols alongside relevant municipal agencies, the Mataram Police (Polresta Mataram), and the 1606/Mataram Military District Command (Kodim 1606/Mataram),” Mujiburrahman stated.
Public Safety & Street Violence Prevention Framework
| Policy Measure | Tactical & Enforcement Directives | Strategic Goals & Public Safety Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Curfew (11 PM) | Enforcing 11:00 PM WITA closing time for PKLs and commercial stalls utilizing public spaces | Eliminating late-night lingering zones and commercial overcrowding in public corridors |
| Youth Dispersion & Sweeps | Dispersing post-11 PM youth gatherings; conducting stop-and-frisk sweeps for weapons, narcotics, and illegal modifications | Preempting brawl plans (tawuran), motor gang convoys, and street assaults |
| Stall & Substance Control | Dismantling informal blighted stalls along Jalan Udayana; strict bans on alcohol, sharp weapons, and drugs | Restoring spatial order and preventing substance-fueled violent altercations |
| Infrastructure & Surveillance | Installing surveillance cameras (CCTV) at high-risk nodes and upgrading street lighting via Disperkim | Enhancing real-time monitoring and eliminating unlit blind spots across urban corridors |
| Integrated Task Force | Activating Social Conflict Resolution Team comprising Polresta, Kodim 1606, BIN, Bakesbangpol, and Satpol PP | Early conflict mapping, intelligence sharing, and rapid inter-agency intervention |
Response to Udayana Street Violence Incident
The policy intervention comes as a direct response to formal inquiries raised by the United Development Party (PPP) faction in the Mataram Parliament following a fatal slashing incident on Jalan Udayana on October 25, 2026. The violent attack led to the death of a 14-year-old student, Muhammad Gibran Anugrah Aditya, and left another youth injured.
PPP spokesperson Muhammad Al Hariri urged the city executive to implement systemic measures to prevent recurring street violence.
In addition to enforcing the 11:00 PM operating cap and dispersing late-night youth gatherings, the city administration is coordinating with Satpol PP for continuous street sweeps and conducting body and vehicle inspections when suspect groups are detected.
Funding for expanded street lighting and crime prevention programs is set for further deliberation under the city’s 2027 regional budget (RAPBD).
Editor: Lilisatya Wati / Foto: Pemkot Mataram
