Golf Course in Senayan Area Could Be Converted into Green Open Space
Trubus Rahardiansah, a Professor of Legal Sociology and Public Policy Observer at the Trisakti University Faculty of Law, has proposed that state assets in the Senayan area be optimised for the public interest, including supporting the expansion of green open spaces (RTH) in Jakarta.
According to Trubus, this idea aligns with the government’s ongoing plan to reorganise the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) area following the resolution of issues regarding the use of several state assets in the area. This includes a site currently used as a golf course under the management of a private company, where one of its high-ranking officials is a leader of an advocate organisation.
“So, this high-ranking official of the advocate organisation must let go. They must do so sincerely because it is a state asset,” said Trust, on Tuesday (23/6).
He noted that the need for green open space in Jakarta remains a challenge that requires attention. Therefore, various state assets that can be optimised should be considered as part of the effort to expand public spaces and green zones.
“Currently, Mr Pramono Anung is launching a green open space (RTH) programme. In my opinion, it would be better if the golf course were simply turned into RTH. Jakarta is currently struggling to find locations for green open spaces,” he added.
Trubus emphasised that the takeover of the Senayan golf course—allegedly linked to a prominent official of an advocate organisation—to be converted into green open space could serve as an entry point for the management of state assets controlled by the private sector.
“The history is long. And now, with this, it can become an entry point for the management of state assets,” concluded Trubus.
Previously, several academics and members of the House of Representatives (DPR) urged the government to evaluate the use of various state assets in the Senayan area to ensure they provide greater benefits to the community. This push emerged after the government executed the land and buildings of the former Hotel Sultan in the GBK Block 15 area. Deputy State Secretary Bambang Eko Suhariyanto asserted that every state asset must be utilised to the greatest extent for the prosperity and welfare of the people.