Update: Starbucks Indonesia and its parent company MAP have clarified through Twitter that only its Central Jakarta branches will be closed until further notice.
In the wake of this morning’s deadly attack in Jakarta that took place around the Sarinah building, which included an explosion that took place within or near a Starbucks cafe on Jalan Thamrin, the global coffee giant released the following statement announcing that it would be closing all of its outlets in Jakarta “until further notice”.
“We are deeply saddened by the senseless acts that have taken place in Jakarta today; our hearts are with the people of Indonesia.
Amidst reports of attacks targeting police posts throughout central Jakarta, initial reports are that an explosion took place close to our store in the Skyline building near one of these police posts. One customer sustained injuries and was treated on the scene; our partners (employees) are all confirmed to be safe. This store and all other Starbucks stores in Jakarta will remain closed, out of an abundance of caution, until further notice.
We are monitoring this situation closely, and will provide additional information as it becomes available.”
