Historical buildings in Jakarta

Historical buildings in Jakarta

From Merdeka

I most welcome the Jakarta administration's special attention to the preservation of old and historical buildings in the capital city.

For the past few years, Jakartans have been extremely saddened to see old buildings inexorably replaced by shopping centers, office towers and malls.

In downtown Jakarta too, nearly all historic buildings have been bulldozed. Only a few have been spared to be preserved as part of the city's historical heritage.

From now on, the Jakarta administration should impose on developers and investors not to build arbitrarily. The Bank Tabungan Negara tower in the Harmoni area is a good example of a modern high-rise, while the old building in front has been left intact.

The issuance of a license for each historical building in West Jakarta is commendable because it is a serious endeavor toward maintaining the buildings in their original state.

ISMARYANTO KS

Jakarta