ketertiban

Ketertiban is the condition of orderly conduct in society, built on respect for laws, norms, and rights. In Indonesian usage it covers both informal social norms and formal rules established by government, institutions, and communities. Ketertiban umum, or public order, refers to safety and the orderly use of public spaces, traffic, crowds, and regulated activities.

Etymology: tertib means orderly arrangement; ke- marks a state or quality, signaling an attribute of society or governance.

In practice, ketertiban is maintained through multiple mechanisms, including legislation, policing, licensing, urban planning, traffic management, and civic education. Cooperation among government agencies, police, businesses, and civil society aims to promote voluntary compliance, resolve disputes, and protect rights while maintaining social harmony.

Ketertiban is related to broader goals of stability, safety, and development, but it must be balanced with civil liberties, due process, and proportional enforcement. It emphasizes not only compliance through rules but also the cultivation of shared norms and cooperative behavior within communities.

Contemporary challenges include rapid urbanization, social fragmentation, inequality, and misinformation, which can erode public order. Digital spaces introduce new forms of disorder and surveillance concerns. Effective ketertiban thus relies on transparent rules, accountable institutions, inclusive participation, and data-informed policy that respect rights while maintaining social peace.