DKI Yesterday: Free Private Schools to Plecostomus Fish Capture
Jakarta (ANTARA) - A series of important and interesting events occurred in Jakarta on Friday (17/4), ranging from the announcement of the list of 103 private schools included in the free private school programme for the 2026/2027 academic year to the capture of plecostomus fish.
Review the following news summary:
- One family dies in a fire in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta
One family of five perished in a fire that struck a house on Jalan Rambutan Timur VI, Tanjung Duren, Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta (Jakbar), in the early hours of Friday.
West Jakarta Fire and Rescue Sub-Department Duty Officer Abdul Syukur stated that the five victims are believed to have died after being trapped by smoke fumes when the fire engulfed their residence.
- DKI announces 103 free private schools for the 2026/2027 academic year
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through the DKI Jakarta Education Office (Disdik) announced the list of 103 private schools included in the free private school programme for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Head of the DKI Jakarta Education Office Nahdiana said that the selection of these private schools prioritises sub-districts that lack public schools.
- DKI records 6.98 tonnes of plecostomus fish captured from operations in five regions
Head of the DKI Jakarta Food Security, Maritime, and Agriculture Office (KPKP) Hasudungan Sidabalok stated that 6.98 tonnes of plecostomus fish have been captured in simultaneous operations across five Jakarta regions.
“The plecostomus fish capture operation was carried out simultaneously by five city regions on 17 April from 07:30 to 11:00 WIB. The catch obtained reached 6.98 tonnes,” Hasudungan said in Jakarta on Friday.
- To anticipate global conflict impacts, DKI Provincial Government monitors fuel and 3kg LPG
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government will monitor petroleum fuel (BBM) and 3-kilogramme (kg) LPG as a precautionary measure against impacts amid global conflicts.
“In this geopolitical situation, which remains unresolved to this day, related to the supply chain and fuel, the DKI Jakarta Government will specifically monitor matters related to BBM and 3kg LPG,” said DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung at City Hall, Jakarta, on Friday.
- East Jakarta City Government prepares spot checks to prevent plecostomus fish circulation
The East Jakarta City Government (Pemkot Jaktim) is preparing surprise inspections (sidak) at several vulnerable points to tighten surveillance on the circulation of plecostomus fish.
“To ensure the public does not utilise or consume plecostomus fish, the Sub-Department of Food Security, Maritime, and Agriculture (KPKP) will conduct spot checks at every point. Regular monitoring of siomay factories or elsewhere,” said East Jakarta Mayor Munjirin at the Ciliwung Eco Eduwisata Pier, Cililitan, Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, on Friday.