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Building permits on reclaimed islets scrutinized
Critics slammed the issuance of 932 building permits (IMBs) on reclaimed islets C and D in Jakarta Bay although Governor Anies Baswedan defended his policy, saying that it has followed proper procedure.
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Breeze on the bridge: A man jogs along a bridge connecting the artificial Maju Island and the Jakarta mainland at Pantai Indah Kapuk on Tuesday. The island is home to 932 buildings comprising 409 houses, 212 offices and 311 shophouses. (JP/Ricky Yudhistira)
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he issuance of 932 building permits (IMBs) on reclaimed islets C and D has garnered critics, who say the permits go against Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan’s initial position on reclamation and only show that the city administration chose to let commercial activities continue on the islets.
Hundreds of buildings that had once been sealed on the reclaimed islets, namely Pantai Kita and Pantai Maju, have recently obtained IMBs from the Jakarta One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (BPTSP) and the properties have opened their doors to buyers.
Indonesian Traditional Fishermen’s Association (KNTI) head Martin Hadiwinata said the issuance of the building permits was a major setback.
“Because it turned out the sealing of the islets was only a façade to continue commercialization on the reclaimed islets,” Martin told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
In June last year, the Jakarta administration sealed the 932 buildings on islets C and D when Anies argued that they did not have construction permits.
Last September, Anies stopped the work on 13 artificial islands in Jakarta Bay by voiding their principle permits.
However, in December the seals were lifted and the area has since hosted marketing billboards selling luxury houses and apartments, with prices of the residences varying from Rp 3.4 billion (US$238,663) to Rp 6.2 billion, depending on the size.
