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Ragunan zoo objects to e-ticketing system
Ragunan Zoo management in South Jakarta has complained about a plan to implement an e-ticketing system supported by the JakOne Card, an e-money mobile app from city-owned Bank DKI.
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People observe a Sumatran elephant at Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta. (Antara/Reno Esnir)
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agunan Zoo management in South Jakarta has complained about a plan to implement an e-ticketing system supported by the JakOne Card, an e-money mobile app from city-owned Bank DKI.
Ragunan head Dina Himawati has particularly objected to a point that requires the zoo to deposit Rp 20 billion (US$1.49 million) to Bank DKI for the implementation of the system.
"We have no idea how the plan works. The money is deposited to the bank, in our account. We feel like the Rp 20 billion is used for the operation of the card, including for top-up funds," Dina said at the City Council building in Central Jakarta as quoted by kompas.com.
Dina said the money was needed by the zoo, particularly in an emergency when the city administration suffered a deficit. She added that a change in regulation may be needed.
"Cooperation is meant to benefit both sides. There are many things to be evaluated," she said.
Two types of JakOne cards are offered to visitors. The first one displays Ragunan's animals and is priced at Rp 30,000, containing Rp 20,000 credit balance. The second one displays animation, and is priced at Rp 60,000 with Rp 50,000 credit balance.
The City Council’s Commission C chairman, Santoso, said the agreement only benefited Bank DKI.
In October, businessman Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the younger brother of Gerindra Party chairman Prabowo Subianto, claimed that Governor Anies Baswedan, backed by the Gerindra in the gubernatorial election, had appointed him as the zoo’s supervisory board’s head. (fac)
