DPRD DKI Holds Plenary Session to Commemorate Jakarta's 499th Anniversary

The DPRD DKI Jakarta held a Plenary Session to commemorate the 499th Anniversary of Jakarta City. The session was chaired by DPRD DKI Jakarta Speaker Suhud Alynudin, accompanied by Deputy Speakers Ima Mahdiah, Rany Mauliani, Wibi Andrino, and Basri Baco. All members of the DPRD DKI Jakarta, along with Governor Pramono Anung and Deputy Governor Rano Karno, were in attendance. Opening the session, Suhud extended birthday wishes to all Jakarta residents and framed the anniversary as a moment to strengthen the city’s identity. “On behalf of the leadership and members of the DPRD DKI Jakarta, we wish a Happy 499th Anniversary to Jakarta City. Let us make this moment a milestone to strengthen Jakarta’s identity as a cultured, just, and globally competitive city,” Suhud stated on Monday (22/6). He also invited all parties to reflect on Jakarta’s long historical journey, evolving from Sunda Kelapa, Jayakarta, and Batavia into the modern Jakarta, a symbol of national sovereignty and the spirit of struggle. According to him, nearly five centuries of history have shaped Jakarta into a resilient, open, and dynamic city, serving as the centre of government, economy, culture, and national progress. Suhud also appreciated various development achievements made by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. These advancements are visible in modern and integrated infrastructure development, including public transportation improvements and the arrangement of urban areas to be more comfortable for residents. “Jakarta shows significant progress through modern and integrated infrastructure development, an increasingly well-organised public transportation system, and a more humanistic arrangement of urban areas,” Suhud said. Furthermore, improvements in public service quality and governance are part of Jakarta’s progress. Service digitalisation, budget transparency, and community involvement in the development process have been credited with fostering a more responsive and accountable government. Other ongoing efforts, such as sustainable flood control, the development of green open spaces, and the empowerment of MSMEs and the creative economy, continue to be pursued to improve the quality of life for residents. Entering its 499th year, the DPRD DKI Jakarta is committed to continuously overseeing development policies to ensure they favour the people’s interests and support Jakarta’s competitiveness on a global level. “The DPRD DKI Jakarta Province is committed to continuously overseeing development policies so they always favour the people’s interests, strengthen global competitiveness, and maintain Jakarta’s identity as an inclusive and cultured city,” Suhud concluded.