Crematorium Project in Kalideres Halted Pending Environmental Impact Assessment
A funeral home and crematorium construction project in Utan Jati, Kalideres, West Jakarta, has not yet obtained the required Environmental Impact Assessment (Amdal). The project development has also faced resident protests.
The developer, Rumah Swarga Abadi Foundation, had previously agreed on 27 January 2026 to complete the environmental licensing requirements, but these have not yet been obtained.
West Jakarta Mayor Iin Mutmainnah stated that environmental licensing documentation and other permits should be expedited following the issuance of Building Permit (PBG).
“We are committed not to commence construction activities at the project site until all environmental licensing processes are completed and official environmental approval is issued by the competent authority,” said Iin, as reported by Antara on Friday, 27 February 2026.
Due to incomplete permitting, Iin announced the project would be temporarily suspended.
“The outcome of this meeting is that all processes are postponed until all licensing procedures are completed in accordance with regulations. That was the meeting outcome,” she said.
City Administration’s Stance
Iin emphasised that the West Jakarta municipal government remains neutral regarding the dispute over resident opposition to the funeral home and crematorium development near their residential area.
Mediation sessions were held. The West Jakarta administration provided an opportunity for Kalideres residents, the developer Rumah Swarga Abadi Foundation, relevant local government working units (UKPD), and Kalideres District to present their statements.
Iin stressed that the mediation involving all relevant components aimed to reach a resolution on the matter.
“This coordination meeting with all relevant stakeholders we have invited demonstrates government presence. This means we are conducting intensive and effective coordination efforts, with the goal of ensuring everything proceeds in an orderly manner,” she said.
Residents Oppose Crematorium Project
Previously, residents of Citra 2 Housing Complex in Kalideres, West Jakarta, held a protest on Saturday, 21 February, opposing the construction of a funeral home and crematorium in their residential area.
Citra 2 community representative Budiman Tandiono stated that residents were never informed of the planned funeral home and crematorium development in front of their housing complex. According to him, residents only discovered the development when heavy equipment arrived at the site in mid-February.
“We never received any socialisation or official notification. Suddenly heavy equipment arrived and construction began,” said Budiman.
According to Budiman, the project permit was allegedly issued on 6 February 2026, but to date there is no visible information sign or Building Permit (IMB) placard at the location.