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View all search resultsJakarta-Anniversary
Jakarta 8 months ago
PREMIUM
Jakarta welcomes new age with global ambitions
Jakarta will mark its 498th anniversary this weekend with a renewed vision of transforming into a global center for trade, services, finance and business, even as the city faces persistent questions about its livability and its impending loss of capital status.
Editorial 8 months ago
Beyond celebrations
The common thread tying together Jakarta's perennial flooding, choking pollution and constant congestion is weak political will, and unless the local administration addresses this underlying factor starting now, these issues will continue to plague this historic city for the next half century.
Jakarta 1 year ago
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Pollution haze chokes Jakarta on its 497th anniversary
Acting Jakarta governor Heru Budi Hartono dismissed concerns on the deteriorating air quality in Jakarta, saying that air pollution is a common occurrence in various major cities across the world and stressing the government's anti-pollution measures such as cloud seeding and mist spraying.
Jakarta 1 year ago
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Jakarta celebrates another year as capital city
As Jakarta counts its remaining days as Indonesia's capital city, residents express hope that the government's plan to move the capital to Nusantara could help reduce some of its urban burdens. But doubts linger on whether the move will end the city's perennial problems.
Jakarta 1 year ago
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Jakarta to mark 497 years with special Rp 1 transit fare
The city administration is marking Jakarta's 497th birthday with a special flat rate of Rp 1 for the BRT, MRT and LRT on June 22 and 23, while a separate discounted rate of 20 percent off applies to limited Whoosh services.
Tech 3 years ago
Tokopedia, Dekranasda DKI encourages public support for local MSMEs
Celebrating Jakarta’s 495th anniversary on June 22, Tokopedia has highlighted the bestselling categories in the capital throughout the second quarter of 2022, which include Food and Beverages, Health, Household, Electronics and Automotive.
City 4 years ago
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COVID-19 surge dampens Jakarta’s anniversary celebrations
Instead of the throwing big and lavish festivals from the pre-pandemic era, the Jakarta administration has opted to host several small events that focus mostly on improving the city's economy, as the capital suffers from a new wave of COVID-19 infections that is inundating its healthcare facilities.
City 5 years ago
Jakarta administration earns highest audit rating for third consecutive year
The Jakarta administration has kept its unqualified opinion (WTP) from the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) for the third year in a row. Governor Anies Baswedan said it was one of the best presents that the city could have received for its anniversary.
