A Week in Jakarta: Eid THR Help Desks Open and Crackdown on Shadow Terminals
Jakarta (ANTARA) – A series of important and noteworthy events unfolded in Jakarta over the past week, including the Jakarta Provincial Government opening the Eid THR (Religious Holiday Allowance) post for 2026, from 2 to 27 March, to provide consultation and complaint services regarding THR payments for workers ahead of Eid. Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo told officials to tighten control over shadow terminals in the capital.
- Job opportunities in Jakarta remain open despite uncertain global economy
The Provincial Government of Jakarta ensures that job opportunities in Jakarta remain open for residents, including newcomers, even as the global economy remains uncertain. “So space to work in Jakarta remains open for anyone. But, given the world is like this, when wars break out everywhere, be realistic,” said Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo after opening the Bedug Festival at TIM, Central Jakarta.
- Pramono assures Jakarta’s food stocks remain safe amid Iran-Israel conflict
Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said Jakarta’s food stocks remain safe amid the conflict between Iran and the US-Israel. “So for Jakarta, basic needs, from rice, beef, red curly chili and others, we guarantee it is safe. There is actually an excess stock,” he said in South Jakarta on Friday.
- DKI Jakarta opens Eid THR Post until 27 March 2026
The Jakarta Provincial Government opened the Eid THR (Religious Holiday Allowance) Post for 2026 from 2 to 27 March to provide consultation and complaint services regarding THR payments for workers ahead of Eid. Head of the Jakarta Special Task Force for Manpower, Transmigration and Energy Syaripudin said the post exists to help ensure workers’ rights are fulfilled in accordance with applicable regulations.
- East Jakarta police issue fines to drivers who drive against the flow
Traffic Police of the Jakarta Timur Metropolitan Police intensified advisories, monitoring, and enforcement against drivers who drive against the flow in the area. “Satlantas Jakarta Timur is taking action against violators, especially those who drive against the flow, using electronic handheld devices,” said AKP Eko Apriyanto, Head of Operations at Satlantas, at Jalan DI Panjaitan, Jatinegara, East Jakarta, on Wednesday.
- Pramono urges officials to regulate shadow terminals in DKI
Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo urged related officials to regulate the shadow terminals in the capital. “For the shadow terminals that are busier, we will regulate them,” he said in Glodok, West Jakarta, on Tuesday.