DKI Jakarta Roundup: Transjakarta Bus Smoke Incident to Residents Lacking Physical Activity
Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of news stories from DKI Jakarta on Monday (16/2), ranging from a Transjakarta bus emitting smoke to residents lacking physical activity.
Here are the notable Jakarta stories worth revisiting.
**1. 93 per cent of Jakarta residents reportedly lack physical activity**
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government recorded that 93 per cent of Jakarta residents engage in insufficient physical activity, based on the results of the Free Health Check (CKG) programme throughout 2025 and into early 2026.
"From the examination results, the most common findings came from the cardiovascular disease risk group, particularly central obesity and lack of physical activity (93 per cent)," said DKI Jakarta Health Agency (Dinkes) Head Ani Ruspitawati when contacted in Jakarta on Monday.
**2. DKI BPBD says collapsed wall in South Jakarta caused by unstable soil structure**
The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) stated that the wall that collapsed at SMPN 182, South Jakarta, was caused by unstable soil structure.
"Because the soil structure is unstable or consists of backfill, it caused the wall to collapse," said DKI Jakarta Provincial BPBD Chief Executive Isnawa Adji in a statement in Jakarta on Monday.
**3. Transjakarta halts operations of bus that emitted smoke in Pancoran**
PT Transportasi Jakarta (Transjakarta) temporarily suspended operations of the DMR 715 route bus on Corridor 9 (Pinang Ranti-Pluit) that emitted smoke at Pancoran Bus Stop, South Jakarta, on Saturday (14/2).
"This measure was taken to conduct a comprehensive check and ensure every unit meets strict roadworthiness standards before being permitted to resume serving passengers," said Transjakarta Head of Public Relations and CSR Department Ayu Wardhani in Jakarta on Monday.
**4. Nine-year-old child drowns at Embung Sejuk reservoir in East Jakarta**
A child with the initials MIR (9) was found dead after drowning at Embung Sejuk reservoir, Cipayung sub-district, East Jakarta, on Sunday (15/2) afternoon.
The victim reportedly drowned as he could not swim whilst playing with friends near the reservoir.
**5. Jakarta Light Festival illuminates Old Town skies**
The Jakarta Light Festival once again brightened Chinese New Year celebrations in Jakarta's Old Town on Monday evening.
The event, themed "Chinese New Year Edition", was held at Fatahillah Park, better known as the Museum Fatahillah area, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm local time.
Here are the notable Jakarta stories worth revisiting.
**1. 93 per cent of Jakarta residents reportedly lack physical activity**
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government recorded that 93 per cent of Jakarta residents engage in insufficient physical activity, based on the results of the Free Health Check (CKG) programme throughout 2025 and into early 2026.
"From the examination results, the most common findings came from the cardiovascular disease risk group, particularly central obesity and lack of physical activity (93 per cent)," said DKI Jakarta Health Agency (Dinkes) Head Ani Ruspitawati when contacted in Jakarta on Monday.
**2. DKI BPBD says collapsed wall in South Jakarta caused by unstable soil structure**
The DKI Jakarta Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) stated that the wall that collapsed at SMPN 182, South Jakarta, was caused by unstable soil structure.
"Because the soil structure is unstable or consists of backfill, it caused the wall to collapse," said DKI Jakarta Provincial BPBD Chief Executive Isnawa Adji in a statement in Jakarta on Monday.
**3. Transjakarta halts operations of bus that emitted smoke in Pancoran**
PT Transportasi Jakarta (Transjakarta) temporarily suspended operations of the DMR 715 route bus on Corridor 9 (Pinang Ranti-Pluit) that emitted smoke at Pancoran Bus Stop, South Jakarta, on Saturday (14/2).
"This measure was taken to conduct a comprehensive check and ensure every unit meets strict roadworthiness standards before being permitted to resume serving passengers," said Transjakarta Head of Public Relations and CSR Department Ayu Wardhani in Jakarta on Monday.
**4. Nine-year-old child drowns at Embung Sejuk reservoir in East Jakarta**
A child with the initials MIR (9) was found dead after drowning at Embung Sejuk reservoir, Cipayung sub-district, East Jakarta, on Sunday (15/2) afternoon.
The victim reportedly drowned as he could not swim whilst playing with friends near the reservoir.
**5. Jakarta Light Festival illuminates Old Town skies**
The Jakarta Light Festival once again brightened Chinese New Year celebrations in Jakarta's Old Town on Monday evening.
The event, themed "Chinese New Year Edition", was held at Fatahillah Park, better known as the Museum Fatahillah area, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm local time.