DKI Yesterday: KRL "Green Line" Challenges to Special Jakarta LPDP Programme
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Significant and interesting events occurred in Jakarta on Monday (4 May), ranging from operational challenges on the KRL Commuter Line Rangkasbitung (green line - the commuter line route from Tanah Abang to Rangkasbitung) due to sparks to a special Jakarta LPDP programme.
Here is a fuller summary of the news that remains worth reading.
- KRL “Green Line” Experiences Disruption Due to Sparks, Passengers Pile Up at Tanah Abang
KAI Commuter reported operational disruptions on the KRL Commuter Line Rangkasbitung (green line - the commuter line route from Tanah Abang to Rangkasbitung) caused by sparks from an Overhead Power Line (LAA) pole, affecting train operations on Monday afternoon (4 May).
As a result of the incident, several stations experienced passenger build-ups, particularly at Tanah Abang Station on Monday evening.
- East Jakarta City Government Strengthens 13-Year Compulsory Education to Prevent Out-of-School Children
The East Jakarta City Government (Pemkot Jaktim) continues to strengthen its commitment to improving education quality while preventing out-of-school children (ATS) through the 13-year compulsory education policy.
“We hope that through this policy, no more school-age children will be left behind or drop out. Everyone must receive fair, equitable, and quality education access,” said East Jakarta Mayor Munjirin at the opening of the advocacy socialisation activity for local government at the East Jakarta Mayor’s Office on Monday.
- Welcoming National Education Day, South Jakarta City Government Hands Over 346 Diplomas to Underprivileged Residents
The South Jakarta Administrative City Government (Pemkot Jaksel) handed over 346 diplomas to students facing cost-related challenges in commemoration of National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2026.
“This programme is expected to break the chain of poverty by opening access for graduates to immediately work or continue education, as well as guaranteeing the basic right to education,” said Head of the South Jakarta Region II Education Sub-Department, Sarwoko, in Jakarta on Monday.
- Pramono Has Signed Governor’s Instruction on Household Waste Sorting
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo stated that he has signed the governor’s instruction (Ingub) on waste sorting from households.
“I have signed the governor’s instruction for the waste sorting process,” said Pramono at Jakarta City Hall on Monday.
- Partnering with Central LPDP, DKI Matures Special Jakarta LPDP Programme
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) is partnering with the Education Fund Management Institution (LPDP) Central to mature plans for a special Jakarta LPDP programme.
“We are in the process of preparing and maturing it. Bappeda, the Education Department, Assistant, and Secretary are finalising cooperation with the Central LPDP,” said DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung at Jakarta City Hall on Monday.