Dozens of Illegal Structures and Illegal Parking Behind Plaza Indonesia Cleared

JAKARTA — The Jakarta Central District Government has carried out enforcement operations against dozens of illegal structures along Jalan Kebon Kacang 30, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.

The enforcement action began on Monday, 9 March 2026 and continued through Tuesday, 10 March 2026.

Tanah Abang District Head Dwiarti Indriani Utami stated that 31 illegal structures had been demolished.

“The demolition from Monday until today stands at 31 structures. The data has not yet been updated. 31 illegal structures,” Dwiarti said when encountered at Jalan Kebon Kacang 30 on Tuesday.

All structures erected on the footpath were demolished.

According to Dwiarti, the demolition had been publicised since the previous week, allowing traders to become aware that they could no longer operate behind Plaza Indonesia.

“There is no relocation to other areas, because we do not recommend it. They were trading illegally without permission, building without authorisation,” Dwiarti explained.

“So when we restored the space to its proper function, they had to accept it. Because we did not demand anything from them,” she continued.

Dwiarti revealed that illegal parking attendants (jukir) at the site previously expressed resistance to the enforcement operation.

The parking attendants stated that illegal parking behind Plaza Indonesia had been a source of income for them for years.

“This is also shock therapy for them, a surprise that they can no longer seek additional income,” Dwiarti explained.

“There was even some negative feedback to us, but we have managed it so far. So we are focusing on driving them out for now, still on deterrence,” she said.