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Cars over people? Sidewalk cuts in South Jakarta draw backlash

The Jakarta administration’s plan to trim sidewalks along the heavily congested TB Simatupang road in South Jakarta has sparked widespread criticism, with critics warning it undermines pedestrian rights and contradicts the city’s vision of becoming a “global city”.

1 day ago
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Jakarta job fairs highlight ongoing struggle with skills mismatch

The Jakarta administration continues to stage job fairs in an effort to curb unemployment, despite criticism over the relatively low number of successful hires from past events, widely attributed to a mismatch between applicants’ skills and market needs. ...

2 days ago
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Ragunan night zoo: New wildlife experience or risk?

While Jakarta governor Pramono Anung’s proposal for a night zoo offers the prospect of a new recreational experience and economic opportunities, experts caution that animal welfare must remain the top priority.  ...

4 days ago

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Snake fright? How about fried snake?

Snake restaurants however aren’t using up all the quota of snake consumption set by the Environment and Forestry Ministry. One possible reason for its low popularity is because Islam, the majority religion in Indonesia, forbids eating snake meat.

5 years ago
City

Another car crashes into Senopati pharmacy, no injuries reported

The accident occurred at 4.30 a.m. on Saturday morning.

5 years ago
City

No blare of trumpets, fireworks: Bogor regent says no to merry New Year's Eve celebrations

Bogor Regent Ade Yasin is urging Bogor residents to refrain from lighting up fireworks and blowing horns for the 2020 New Year’s Eve.

5 years ago
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Jakarta confident it can book higher budgetary spending despite year-end approaching

City secretary Saefullah said the administration had predicted to close the book at 83.42 percent as of Dec. 31, slightly higher than last year's 81.78 percent.

5 years ago
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'Dangdut' enlivens Xmas in Jakarta

Jazz musician Barry Likumahuwa celebrates Christmas with dangdut music. 

5 years ago
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Jakarta sets to pass 2020 budget despite notes from ministry

The Home Ministry has questioned three programs proposed in the draft 2020 budget proposed by the Jakarta administration. 

5 years ago
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Mass wedding, music performances: Jakarta goes all out to ring in 2020

On New Year’s eve, the city administration will hold its annual mass wedding for hundreds of couples.

5 years ago
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In absence of regulation, citizens, businesses take lead in crusade against plastic

As the long-awaited regulation has not yet been issued, independent efforts by residents, organizations and business entities to reduce plastic use have started to gain traction. Some stores have begun to charge for plastic bags or simply not provide the bags at all to force customers to bring their own shopping bags.

5 years ago
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Jakarta governor’s team presents recommendations for coastal area

A team for the governor has presented its recommendations for developing coastal areas in North Jakarta.

5 years ago
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Parents taking active role in children's early education

To get their children off to a good start, some parents go the extra mile by taking a diploma course on early childhood education, because they believe most of life's values are most effectively taught at home rather than in school.

5 years ago
City

Jakarta waives odd-even traffic policy for Christmas and New Year

The odd-even policy was previously expanded to 25 arterial roads in Jakarta on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

5 years ago
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App gains popularity while nation awaits law on sexual violence

Jakarta Aman is a joint initiative between PT Jakarta Lebih Aman and the Jakarta Disaster Mitigation Agency to provide better protection to all citizens, not just women. Users can report emergencies including crimes, violence, natural disasters, fires, accidents and medical situations that occur in Jakarta.

5 years ago
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Owners put high hopes on new apartment management decree

Gubernatorial decree No. 133/2019 is a revision of a 2018 decree.

5 years ago
City

Puncak Pass to be closed on New Year’s Eve

The main road leading to popular tourist destination Puncak in Bogor, West Java, will be closed for 12 hours from Dec. 31 until Jan. 1, 2020 in anticipation of New Year’s Eve celebrations.

5 years ago
City

Kemayoran Urban Forest bridge collapses one day after park opening

The 22.3-hectare Kemayoran Urban Forest in Central Jakarta opened on Saturday, but a bridge spanning a man-made lake in the park collapsed the next day.

5 years ago
City

Commuter line running as usual after Serpong station damaged by strong winds, heavy rains

The Serpong commuter line station in South Tangerang, Banten, is running as usual after heavy rains and strong winds damaged parts of the station on Monday afternoon.

5 years ago
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LRT Jakarta to boost revenue from nonfare boxes next year

City-owned public transportation operator LRT Jakarta has revealed its business development strategies to earn extra revenue from nonticket sales next year, choosing not to rely solely on ticket sales and subsidies.

5 years ago
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City prepares new collection to revive Maritime Museum in 2020 after fire

Following a fire that destroyed about half of the collection of the Maritime Museum in North Jakarta in January, the number of visitors declined over the year. Fortunately, the city administration has planned to revive its collection in 2020.

5 years ago
City

Seven dead after car hit by train at crossing

The car went through the railway crossing even though the gate was closed.

5 years ago
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River cleanup met with mixed reaction as scavengers lose source of income

The piles of garbage also accumulated from trash brought by the current from neighboring areas.

5 years ago
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Hindus in Jakarta finally get free crematory as promised

The Jakarta administration has finally handed over a crematory to the capital's Hindu community to help them perform traditional rituals for the dead at a more affordable cost.

5 years ago
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Hearings over historic air pollution lawsuit continues after failed mediation

The Central Jakarta District Court held a hearing over a historic civil lawsuit on air pollution, filed by civilians grouped under the Jakarta Advocacy Movement Team to fight for better air quality in the capital.

5 years ago
City

Santa Clara congregants to celebrate Xmas in their church after 20 years churchless

For the last 20 years, the church’s congregation has had to attend Mass at a chapel inside a shop house.

5 years ago
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Rapid development in Depok takes heavy toll on green space

This year, Depok recorded 3,732 hectares of designated green space, or 18.63 percent of the city’s total 20,029 ha of land. The area has decreased significantly from the 10,106 hectares recorded in 2005 due to the city’s rapid development.

5 years ago
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Viral flag bearer stands trial, court's website hacked

Luthfi, whose photo clutching an Indonesian flag to his face has become an emblem of September’s student protests, was among the 1,489 people arrested during the demonstrations and among the 380 of whom being prosecuted.

5 years ago
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Government mall offers easier, faster public services

At the “Mall for Public Services” in Kuningan, South Jakarta, customers can access 296 different services from the Jakarta Administration and 60 services from central government ministries and agencies.  The DPMPTSP issues more than 500 types of permits for individuals and businesses. 

5 years ago
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Tuesday’s inundation a prelude, Jakarta braces for more extreme rainfall

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) predicted there would be a higher intensity of rainfall for the upcoming weeks as the peak of the rainy season will be in February.

5 years ago
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Santa Claus is coming to town: Jakartans listen to Christmas carols along thoroughfares

The Jakarta administration has begun a Christmas in Jakarta program this year. It has invited choirs to perform at 11 locations along Jl. Sudirman and Jl. MH Thamrin from Dec. 18 to 20. 

5 years ago
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KCI takes baby steps to greener rail services

Jakarta's commuter rail service is the latest to join the environmental transition that is spreading in the country's public transportation sector.

5 years ago
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‘Warung’ 2.0: traditional vendors embrace technology to develop business

The ubiquitous sidewalk stalls have been affected by rapid technological advancement.

5 years ago
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