TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Promono to install more security cameras in effort to fight crime

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo plans to install security cameras in every neighborhood unit (RT) and community unit (RW) in the city following Idul Fitri as part of a promised effort to reduce Jakarta’s crime rates.

News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Premium
Jakarta
Tue, March 25, 2025 Published on Mar. 25, 2025 Published on 2025-03-25T15:53:37+07:00

Change text size

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!
Promono to install more security cameras in effort to fight crime Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung waves to journalists during an inspection of a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant in Rorotan, North Jakarta, on March 20, 2025, following complaints of thick and smelly smoke from the newly built waste-to-energy plant. (Antara/Sulthony Hasanuddin)

J

akarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo plans to install security cameras in every neighborhood unit (RT) and community unit (RW) in the city following Idul Fitri as part of a promised effort to reduce Jakarta’s crime rates.

There are nearly 40,000 RT and 3,000 RW in Jakarta and, as of mid-2024, 747 government-operated security cameras in the city, with 180 in Central Jakarta, 160 in West Jakarta, 75 in North Jakarta, 160 in East Jakarta and 172 in South Jakarta.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) politician was upbeat about meeting the target, saying there were a number of vendors in the city. 

“The vendors are ready to install the cameras. They are ready with the system,” he said on Sunday, as quoted by Antara. Pramono was speaking to journalists while visiting KH Hasyim Asy’ari Grand Mosque in Cengkareng, West Jakarta.

On the same occasion, the governor said his administration was planning to keep five of the city’s parks open for 24 hours a day after Idul Fitri. They are Banteng Park in Central Jakarta as well as Ayodia Park, Langsat Park, Literacy Park and Tebet Eco Park in South Jakarta.

The parks were chosen for their strategic locations, proximity to public transportation and good infrastructure, including sufficient parking. Pramono expressed hope that the new opening hours would give Jakartans more options for nighttime leisure.

Morning Brief

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.

Delivered straight to your inbox three times weekly, this curated briefing provides a concise overview of the day's most important issues, covering a wide range of topics from politics to culture and society.

By registering, you agree with The Jakarta Post's

Thank You

for signing up our newsletter!

Please check your email for your newsletter subscription.

View More Newsletter

Read also: ‘Stiff’ competition awaits as Pramono welcomes 'mudik' newcomers to Jakarta

to Read Full Story

  • Unlimited access to our web and app content
  • e-Post daily digital newspaper
  • No advertisements, no interruptions
  • Privileged access to our events and programs
  • Subscription to our newsletters
or

Purchase access to this article for

We accept

TJP - Visa
TJP - Mastercard
TJP - GoPay

Redirecting you to payment page

Pay per article

Promono to install more security cameras in effort to fight crime

Rp 35,000 / article

1
Create your free account
By proceeding, you consent to the revised Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
Already have an account?

2
  • Palmerat Barat No. 142-143
  • Central Jakarta
  • DKI Jakarta
  • Indonesia
  • 10270
  • +6283816779933
2
Total Rp 35,000

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.

Share options

Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click!

Change text size options

Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small, medium, or large—find what’s most comfortable for you.

Gift Premium Articles
to Anyone

Share the best of The Jakarta Post with friends, family, or colleagues. As a subscriber, you can gift 3 to 5 articles each month that anyone can read—no subscription needed!

Continue in the app

Get the best experience—faster access, exclusive features, and a seamless way to stay updated.