DKI Weekly Roundup: Free Mudik Registration to KJP Pawning Ban
Jakarta (ANTARA) - A number of news stories from DKI Jakarta over the past week remain noteworthy today, ranging from the opening of free mudik (homecoming travel) registration on 22 February to DKI’s ban on pawning the KJP (Jakarta Smart Card). Here is a summary:
DKI to Make Sumber Waras Hospital International Standard
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government plans to elevate Sumber Waras Hospital in West Jakarta into an international-standard healthcare facility specialising in cancer and cardiac treatment. DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said in Jakarta on Sunday that this was one of his pledges during his candidacy for the DKI Jakarta governorship.
Free Mudik Registration Opens 22 February 2026
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is opening registration for the 2026/1447 Hijriah Free Mudik Programme on 22 February 2026, available online through the official website mudikgratis.jakarta.go.id until the quota is filled. “We have prepared this Free Mudik Programme to provide convenience for residents, whilst also reducing the use of private vehicles, particularly motorcycles, in order to lower the risk of accidents during the Lebaran homecoming and return traffic flows,” said DKI Jakarta Transport Agency Head Syafrin Liputo in a statement in Jakarta on Sunday.
DKI Provincial Government Bans Mass Organisations from Raiding Restaurants During Ramadan
The DKI Provincial Government has firmly prohibited mass organisations (ormas) from conducting sweeping raids on restaurants during Ramadan this year in order to maintain order and harmony in the capital. “Naturally, as governor I am responsible for this and I will not permit any sweeping operations,” said DKI Governor Pramono Anung at the Kerapatan Gereja Protestan Minahasa (KGPM) Church in Jakarta on Saturday.
Pramono Bans Residents from Pawning KJP
DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has banned the practice of pawning the Kartu Jakarta Pintar (KJP - Jakarta Smart Card) and urged that this practice cease. “Specifically regarding KJP, I will immediately coordinate with the Education Agency to prevent it from being pawned,” Pramono said in West Jakarta on Thursday.
DKI Strengthens Regional Enterprises to Anticipate Price Surges Ahead of Ramadan
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is preparing a strategy to maintain price stability and food supply ahead of Ramadan and Idul Fitri 1447 Hijriah by strengthening three regional-owned enterprises (BUMD) in the food sector. The food-sector BUMDs in DKI Jakarta are Perumda Pasar Jaya, Perumda Dharma Jaya, and PT Food Station Tjipinang Jaya.