JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com – The Jakarta Provincial Government’s plan to issue Rp5.62 trillion worth of regional bonds in 2027 has sparked differing views with the central government. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung sees the bonds as a source of financing to support the capital’s development, while Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa believes Jakarta does not currently need […]
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung marked Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day by reaffirming the Jakarta Provincial Government’s commitment to building a more progressive and inclusive city, with a focus on economic growth, human development, public services, infrastructure, and equitable access to opportunities.
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly – The Jakarta provincial administration is stepping up efforts to improve waste management by taking firm action against private waste haulers, companies, and industrial estate operators found dumping or stockpiling waste illegally. Violators will face a range of sanctions, including administrative penalties, public disclosure of non-compliance, temporary suspension of business operations, and the […]
JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com — Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung wants contactless credit card payments, or EMV Contactless, to be expanded beyond MRT Jakarta to include LRT Jakarta, Transjakarta, Transjabodetabek, and the government-built LRT network. The Jakarta governor officially launched the EMV Contactless ticket payment system for MRT Jakarta at Bundaran HI Station in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, […]
One year after taking office, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has unveiled a new regulation aimed at making building permit approvals more transparent and predictable, while highlighting the administration's broader progress in education, healthcare, public spaces, and infrastructure as the capital pursues its ambition of becoming a top global city.
Jakarta will require around Rp1,064 trillion (approximately US$65 billion) in development funding over the next five years to support its ambition of becoming a top global city. Governor Pramono Anung said the city is expanding its financing strategy beyond the regional budget by tapping municipal bonds, public-private partnerships, climate finance, and private investment while maintaining fiscal transparency.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to discuss investment opportunities in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) projects and MRT Jakarta's Phase 3 and Phase 4 expansions, as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and sustainable urban development.
Governor Pramono Anung’s visit to Shenzhen marks a pivotal moment for Jakarta’s urban transformation, securing a roadmap for Sister City status and a strategic partnership with Shenzhen Metro to revolutionize TOD and public transport.
Jakarta is transforming its iconic city center into a pedestrian-only festival this Friday. With 1,000 drums, laser shows, and a 5,000-person torch relay, the "Homecoming to Jakarta" initiative offers a high-tech twist on traditional Eid celebrations.
