Jakarta Governor Plans Mass Circumcision for 5,000 Children to Mark City's 500th Anniversary

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is targeting a mass circumcision event for 5,000 children next year as part of the celebrations for the city’s 500th anniversary. He made the announcement whilst closing a mass circumcision event organised by PAM Jaya at City Hall on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, and asked PAM Jaya President Director Arief Nasrudin to begin preparations immediately. “I really ask you, Mr Arief, for next year, if possible, we can circumcise 5,000. So, you must prepare from now, 5,000,” Pramono said. The figure of 5,000 was chosen to mark the historic moment of Jakarta’s five centuries, which will be commemorated in 2027. Pramono is optimistic that the activity can serve as a form of social service for the community. The five-century celebration will also include various other programmes for the public, including five days of free public transport from 22 to 27 June 2027. In addition to free transport, the Jakarta Provincial Government plans to provide free access to government-owned tourist destinations such as the National Monument (Monas), Ragunan Zoo, and Ancol for all Indonesian citizens. “This is a gift from the Jakarta Provincial Government to the community from anywhere to enjoy Jakarta properly,” Pramono said. During the event, Pramono also praised PAM Jaya’s mass circumcision programme, which this year served 2,445 participants, exceeding the initial target of 2,000 children and breaking the MURI record for mass circumcision events. PAM Jaya President Director Arief Nasrudin explained that the programme is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility, held routinely in cooperation with the DKI Jakarta PKK Mobilisation Team. He noted that participation has grown significantly, from around 150 children in its first year to 2,445 in 2026.