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Jakarta 3 weeks ago
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Rainless days exacerbate air pollution in Jakarta
Prolonged rainless days have worsened Jakarta’s air quality, with residents reporting respiratory discomfort and environmentalists warning that weather modification may not be enough to address the capital’s broader environmental problems that can exacerbate the conditions brought on by El Niño.
Jakarta 1 month ago
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Jakarta tightens crackdown on polluters as illegal dumpsites grow larger
The Jakarta administration is tightening its crackdown on polluters transporting garbage to illegal dumpsites, as tonnes of trash have been piling up in multiple corners of the capital amid an expanding waste management crisis.
Jakarta 1 month ago
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Pramono urges calm as fear of August riot repeat unnerves shopping malls
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has urged the public to remain calm and ordered shopping malls and office buildings to remove newly built high perimeter fences from around their premises, ensuring that the capital remains safe amid fears of last year’s August riots recurring.
Art & Culture 1 month ago
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Teater Koma revives ‘Rumah Sakit Jiwa’ for an unsettled world
The acclaimed play's revival, which incorporates some modern touches to its costumes and score as well as the internal reflections of actors reprising their roles, continues to invite audiences to reflect on the age-old battle between power and compassion.
Jakarta 1 month ago
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Jakartans welcome plan for more child-friendly spaces
Announced during National’s Children Day, the Jakarta administration is planning to expand the number of integrated child-friendly public spaces (RPTRA) across the city, as only 173 of 267 subdistricts currently have such spaces.
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