DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Designates 16 New Cultural Heritage Sites

Jakarta — The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, through its Cultural Office, has designated 16 cultural heritage objects in 2025, comprising 13 buildings, two structures, and one cultural artefact.

“This designation represents part of the local government’s sustained commitment to protecting, developing, and utilising cultural heritage as an important identity and asset of the region,” said Mochamad Miftahulloh Tamary, Head of the DKI Jakarta Cultural Office, in Jakarta on Saturday.

The designation was conducted based on the findings of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Cultural Heritage Expert Team’s assessment of objects with important historical, scientific, educational, religious, and cultural value.

The designated objects comprise buildings, structures, and artefacts representing Jakarta’s historical journey and urban development.

With the addition of 16 cultural heritage objects in 2025, the total number of cultural heritage sites across DKI Jakarta now reaches 322 objects, comprising 21 artefacts, 266 buildings, 31 structures, two sites, and two cultural heritage zones.

“The designated objects hold important value for Jakarta’s historical development, not only as physical remnants but also as sources of knowledge, education, and shapers of cultural character for the community,” explained Miftahulloh.

He emphasised that the DKI Jakarta Cultural Office continues to conduct documentation, assessments, and guidance for owners and managers of cultural heritage objects to ensure optimal preservation in accordance with applicable regulations.

“The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government invites all members of the community to play an active role in preserving and maintaining cultural heritage as a shared inheritance for current and future generations,” said Miftahulloh.

Among the designated sites are significant structures including Merdeka Palace, the State Palace (Istana Negara), Sarinah Building, and several religious sites including the Indonesian Anglican Church, Santa Theresia Catholic Church, and the Hospital of the Fellowship of Indonesian Churches in Cikini. The designations also include educational institutions, the Pantjoran Tea House, and the Chairil Anwar statue at Taman Siswa Educational Foundation’s Jakarta branch. Two structures were also recognised: the Martello Tower ruins on Kelor Island and Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin’s tomb.