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        "id": 1761262,
        "msgid": "exploring-tamboras-gang-venus-from-sunless-to-brighter-1780361033",
        "date": "2026-05-24 13:27:04",
        "title": "Exploring Tambora's Gang Venus: From Sunless to Brighter",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Gang Venus in Tambora, Jakarta, has seen improved lighting following government-enforced building regulations after a major fire six years ago. Despite progress, some areas remain dark due to existing structures, and recent electrical fires continue to worry residents. The area's low rental costs attract newcomers, though safety concerns persist.",
        "content": "<p>Gang Venus\u2019s entrance is directly next to Masjid Az-Zahiriyah. At the\nentrance, numerous street vendor carts are parked on both sides of the\nalley. The alley spans only 2-3 metres in width, becoming even narrower\nwhen motorbikes pass pedestrians. Residents are seen relaxing outside\ntheir homes, while others wash clothes and hang them to dry near the\nentrance. Some cook meals in the alleyway, setting up stoves, gas\ncylinders, and tables as makeshift outdoor kitchens. The area comprises\nfour neighbourhood units (RTs): 1, 2, 12, and 13. Deeper inside,\nnarrower and denser alleys branch off. Most houses in Gang Venus are\nbuilt up to three storeys, with some featuring balconies that overhang\nthe alley. These balconies often block sunlight from reaching the alley\nfloor, while some residents cover the road with tarps. Tuti, 44, a\nresident of RT 1 RW 3, said Gang Venus has gradually transformed since a\nmajor fire six years ago. Building regulations were enforced to prevent\novercrowding and allow sunlight. \u201cThe area used to be pitch dark with no\nsunlight. After the fire six years ago, the government advised against\nextending buildings forward, which was causing the darkness. Thankfully,\nthe community has understood and it\u2019s no longer like before,\u201d said Tuti,\nwho has lived in Gang Venus since childhood. However, Tuti noted some\nsections remain dark due to existing overcrowded structures. \u201cYes,\nespecially at the back. It\u2019s still dark there, near my house,\u201d she\nadded. Tuti also revealed that residents remain haunted by the memory of\nthe fire six years ago, constantly fearing a recurrence. \u201cI\u2019m extremely\nworried\u2014this isn\u2019t just me; all residents share this fear. The fear of\nanother fire is ever-present,\u201d she said. Tuti mentioned a recent fire in\nTambora last month, where seven houses were destroyed due to an\nelectrical short circuit. \u201cA fire caused by an electrical short circuit\noccurred just a month ago,\u201d she added. Budi, 40, a newcomer from\nPandeglang, Banten, said he has rented in Gang Venus for five months. He\ndescribed it as significantly cheaper than other areas. \u201cIt\u2019s affordable\nhere; I can rent for under Rp 600,000 with my wife,\u201d Budi said. Budi\nsaid he has no issues with the area\u2019s conditions, noting it is now\nwell-lit and suitable for drying clothes. \u201cIt\u2019s bright enough now. I can\nhang clothes here as usual,\u201d he added.<\/p>",
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