Torch runs under heavy security in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNN) -- The Olympic torch relay ran its course without major incident in Indonesia on Tuesday, with torch-bearers circling a track around Jakarta's main sports stadium in front of invited guests and journalists. Pro-Tibet demonstrators were kept far away.

Indonesian police arrested six pro-Tibet protesters and took down anti-Chinese banners and signs outside the sports complex, according to a protest organizer. Police said they were charged with not having a permit to stage a protest.

The Olympic flame's run was limited to a track around the Senayan Sports Complex to prevent disruptions from protesters, something that has marred the relay in several other cities, the Indonesian Sports Committee said. The relay was shortened to just over 4 miles (7 km).

CNN correspondent Dan Rivers reported that it was "a very sanitized affair" inside the stadium, which was surrounded by about 6,000 Indonesian security officers.

Spectators could strain for a glimpse of the far-away flame through a fence.

Spokesman Enrico Soekarno of the Indonesian Society for a Free Tibet said police moved in on protesters before the relay began after a "provocateur" -- who he suspected came from police ranks -- infiltrated his group and began a scuffle.

Six people were arrested after they tried to stop police from taking their signs, Soekarno said.

The 80 runners, including celebrities, athletes and political figures, carried the torch about 80 yards each. Watch the torch being lit in Jakarta »

While anti-Tibet protests in Indonesia have not been large, security will be tight.

The next stop for the flame is Canberra, Australia where the torch relay will take place on Thursday. Follow a map of the international torch relay »

Monday's torch relay in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia went off without major incident.

About 500 flag-waving Chinese students gathered at the starting and ending points, far outnumbering the handful of people who carried pro-Tibet signs.

Witnesses said the Chinese students overwhelmed a western woman wearing a "Free Tibet" shirt and holding a pro-Tibet sign, hitting her with small Chinese flags before she was carried away unhurt by a photographer.

At least two other people carrying pro-Tibet signs were carried away by Malaysian police. It was not clear if they were detained because of a disruption or if they were removed for their own safety. Watch a timeline of the Olympics and politics »

The turnout of local residents was small -- a member of the Malaysian Olympics council explained it was a work day.

Earlier torch relay stops in London, England; Paris, France; and San Francisco, California attracted tens of thousands of demonstrators. Some protesters in those cities tried to disrupt the relay, and police made dozens of arrests. E-mail to a friend

CNN's Kathy Quiano and Dan Rivers contributed to this report.

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