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Jakarta Police’s ‘ojol’ tip-off draws criticism over abuse, timing

A new Jakarta Police program offering cash rewards to ojol (online motorcycle transportation drivers) who “help maintain road safety and monitor crimes” has been met with skepticism, with transport unions cautioning it could spark tensions and potential abuses of authority.

8 hours ago
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Bright hopes for rooftop solar expansion in Jakarta

Jakarta only produces 34 Megawatt-peak (MWp) of electricity from solar, far from its 2030 target of 500 Mwp. ...

19 hours ago
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Newly renovated JIS Pattimura Elementary Campus rooted in excellence

As quality education becomes increasingly vital for preparing children for the future, the Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) has reopened its newly renovated Pattimura Elementary Campus, reaffirming its commitment to excellence, inclusivity and world-class learning amid rapidly changing times and a more complex environment for young learners. ...

5 days ago

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Jakarta runs to water to tackle air pollution

Using two trucks equipped with “fog cannon”, the Jakarta administration sprayed water-based mist in the city’s streets and other crowded areas as an effort to disperse pollutants and clean up choking air pollution.

5 days ago
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Calls mount to free activists arrested after riots

Several national figures, including former first lady Sinta Nuriyah Wahid and former religious affairs minister Lukman Hakim Saifuddin, have urged the police to release activists accused of inciting last month’s nationwide riots, arguing they were merely young people exercising their right to freedom of expression.

6 days ago
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Roads dug, traffic delayed: Jakartans fume over never-ending utility works

Compounding the everyday chronic traffic congestion, widespread utility works across Jakarta have triggered frustration among residents, with experts blaming poor planning and management behind these overrunning projects.

1 week ago
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Rorotan RDF plant must begin operations despite opposition, Rano Karno says

RDF plant in Rorotan is proof of the local government's commitment to garbage issues in Jakarta.

1 week ago
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Jakarta’s ‘invisible’ lives: Undocumented coastal children denied basic rights

A melting pot of mostly low-income households from diverse cultural backgrounds, the fishing village of Cilincing in North Jakarta is also home to dozens of undocumented children who lack access to basic rights.

2 weeks ago
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Tangerang regency to build six MRT stations as part of East-West line

There will be 11 stations in the Greater Tangerang region of Tangerang city and Tangerang regency in the East-West line, while the North-South line will be extended to South Tangerang city.

2 weeks ago
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Privatization fears cast shadow over Jakarta’s clean water future

As the specter of privatization again rises over the city’s utility service, a civil coalition is advocating for Jakartans concerned that the planned restructuring of PAM Jaya from a city-owned to a limited liability company will ultimately lead to commodification of the basic resource and further cut off access for the urban poor.

2 weeks ago
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Blok M’s rise as hip hub leaves small traders behind

Blok M, once a haven for small traders and bargain hunters, is fast becoming a symbol of Jakarta’s gentrification, where its revival as a trendy transit-oriented hub has fueled soaring rents and forced long-time vendors out.

3 weeks ago
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Jakarta council housing perks triggers another uproar

Jakarta City Council has come under public scrutiny over its lavish housing allowance, reportedly surpassing the benefits previously given to House of Representatives members, which sparked the recent weeklong protests nationwide.

3 weeks ago
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Jakarta streets quiet on weekend after mass protests

Crowds, led by students, workers and rights groups, took to the streets of Jakarta last week to protest against MPs' housing allowances. Unrest spread across the country after a police vehicle hit and killed a motorcycle taxi driver at one rally.

3 weeks ago
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Pramono cancels WFH for civil servants as Jakarta stabilizes

The WFH directive had been in effect since Friday, following a surge in demonstrations triggered by the death of 21-year-old motorcycle taxi driver Affan Kurniawan. He was fatally struck on Thursday by a tactical police vehicle near the Senayan Legislative Complex in Central Jakarta when dispersing unruly crowds.

3 weeks ago
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Councillor, urban experts urge road map to resolve Jakarta traffic

Policy inconsistencies, ad hoc measures and social factors like the perceived prestige of private vehicles are just some of the speed bumps on Jakarta's road to becoming a global city, according to a local official and urban experts.

3 weeks ago
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Jakarta scales up vaccination as measles cases surge

Health authorities in Jakarta accelerate childhood vaccination following a surge in measles cases in its poor, crowded neighborhoods.

4 weeks ago
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Angry mobs ransack, loot officials' homes as unrest escalates

Protests over lawmakers' exorbitant housing allowance have escalated into angry crowds breaking into the homes of at least four officials, including the finance minister.

4 weeks ago
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Workers hold protest demanding better protection

Hundreds of workers protested in front of the House of Representatives complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta on Thursday to demand a revision to the labor law and ways to ensure better work protection across the country.

1 month ago
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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 month 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.

1 month 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. 

1 month ago
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Bekasi quake shakes Jakarta into preparedness debate

Although the Bekasi quake caused no casualties or major structural damage, both the central government and local administrations across Greater Jakarta must remain alert to the risks of land-based quakes given West Java’s many active faults.

1 month ago
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Home Ministry wants to evaluate CFD because it often turns into pop-up markets

Jakarta is considered a good model for Car Free Day (CFD) activities because the city administration clearly separates spaces for exercising and economic activities.

1 month ago
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Train derailments spark urgent calls for increased rail safety funding

A spate of train derailments this month has raised concerns over Indonesia’s railway safety and sparked renewed calls for greater investment in infrastructure maintenance, as experts warn that underfunding and poor oversight may be putting lives at risk.

1 month ago
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Evicted Kampung Bayam residents return home despite uncertainty

After years in limbo, Kampung Bayam residents have finally agreed to relocate to a low-cost apartment complex designated for them despite concerns over high rent, as their temporary housing arrangement nears its end.

1 month ago
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Communities bring traditional games back to contemporary life

A renewed interest in traditional games has led to a shift from digital screens to schoolyards and playgrounds, as well as adults joining in on the fun at parks and festivals.

1 month ago
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Staff shortages hamper Jakarta’s battle against blazes

Jakarta is grappling with an alarming surge in fire incidents this year, with blazes tearing through densely packed neighborhoods and vital infrastructure, all while the city’s firefighting force struggles to keep up amid chronic understaffing.

1 month ago
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Window shopping rises as middle-class spending slows

As living costs rise and disposable income shrinks, many Jakartans are increasingly turning to malls not for shopping, but for strolling. Window shopping, once considered a casual pastime, has become a meaningful part of urban life, offering comfort and even emotional relief amid economic pressure.

1 month ago
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Poverty rate falls but urban struggles persist

Despite recent official data indicating a decline in the national poverty rate, the lived reality on the ground–particularly in urban centers like Jakarta–suggests a more sobering situation, as rising layoffs and the growing cost of living continue to erode household purchasing power.

1 month ago
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Police arrest 22 after post-ASEAN U-23 soccer match brawl

Vietnam’s 1-0 victory in the final match of the 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship match with Indonesia marks its third consecutive title in the competition, making it the most successful team in the tournament.

2 months ago

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