BATAM | INDATANEWS.COM – The Barelang Police, in collaboration with the Riau Islands Regional Police (Polda Kepri), the Batam City Government through the Environmental Agency (DLH), and the Batam branch of the Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI), carried out a large-scale joint cleanup campaign titled "Batam Sauber."
The initiative was held to commemorate International Workers' Day (May Day) 2026 on Friday, May 1, 2026, simultaneously across eight districts in Batam.
Hundreds Join Citywide Cleanup Across Eight Districts
Read Also: North Sumatra to Gather 2,000 Workers for May Day 2026 at GOR Astaka The activity began at 06:00 WIB with a field briefing (appell) led by respective operation officers at each location. By 06:15 WIB, all participants had started the cleanup operations across designated areas.
The eight targeted districts included Sagulung, Bengkong, Batu Aji, Sei Beduk, Nongsa, Batam Kota, Batu Ampar, and Lubuk Baja. The focus was on clearing waste accumulation along main roads as well as densely populated residential and commercial areas.
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Barelang Police Chief Kombes Pol Anggoro Wicaksono highlights the "
Batam Sauber" initiative as a form of collaboration between police, military, government, and workers to maintain cleanliness and stability in Batam. (PHOTO: Dalil Harahap)
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The cleanup involved street sweeping, waste collection, and transportation using DLH Batam vehicles. By 07:50 WIB, the collected waste was escorted by police to Engku Putri Square before being transported to the final disposal site.
WASTE REMOVAL IN BATAM: Barelang Police personnel and participating stakeholders clean various locations during the "Batam Sauber" campaign across eight districts on May Day 2026. (PHOTO: Dalil Harahap)
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The closing briefing was held at 08:00 WIB. The entire operation ran smoothly, safely, and without incident. Beyond physical cleanup efforts, the activity also served to raise public awareness on proper waste management and environmental protection.
Barelang Police Chief, Kombes Pol Anggoro Wicaksono, emphasized the importance of the initiative.
Read Also: Man Arrested in Batam Over Alleged Facebook Hate Speech "With the '
Batam Sauber' campaign, we want to show that Labor Day is not only a moment for expressing aspirations, but also an opportunity to carry out concrete and socially beneficial actions," he stated.
He further highlighted that collaboration between police, military, government agencies, and workers reflects strong solidarity and shared responsibility. Such initiatives, he added, will continue to be expanded to strengthen security, order, and cleanliness in Batam.
The event received positive responses from the public, fostering a stronger sense of community and contributing to a cleaner, more comfortable, and more livable Batam in the long term.
(IDNC)REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala