Jakarta This Week: Monorail Demolition and Mudik Appeals
Jakarta — Several events occurred in Jakarta over the past week that merit revisiting, including the demolition of monorail pillars and the rehabilitation of Jalan HR Rasuna Said in South Jakarta, targeted for completion in June 2026, as well as a circular letter regarding advisories for residents planning to return to their hometowns.
Monorail Demolition and Road Rehabilitation Targeted for June Completion
Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has set a June 2026 target date for completion of the monorail pillar demolition and rehabilitation of Jalan HR Rasuna Said in South Jakarta.
“Hopefully in June. I have already set the target for the monorail to be completed,” Pramono said at City Hall in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Governor Prepares Cattle Fattening Site for Dharma Jaya in Ciangir
Governor Pramono Anung announced that he would promptly process requests from Dharma Jaya to manage a cattle fattening facility in the Ciangir area, Banten, to supplement the capital’s meat stock.
“For medium-term meat needs, the Director of Dharma Jaya has also informed us that they wish to manage a site for forage to support the fattening of cattle, located in Ciangir. We will process this,” Pramono said at Tanjung Priok in North Jakarta on Monday.
Non-Jakarta Residents Can Participate in Free Mudik Programme
The Jakarta Provincial Government has opened the opportunity for residents outside Jakarta to register for the Free Mudik 2026 programme, which began on 22 February.
“We prioritise Jakarta ID card holders. However, we are not ruling out the possibility of serving residents with non-Jakarta identification cards as well,” said Emanuel Kristanto, Head of Land Transport at the Jakarta Transportation Agency, during the public information podcast OKESIP monitored in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Jakarta’s Reservoirs Offer Potential for Ecotourism
The Jakarta Provincial Government has stated that reservoirs and embankments in the capital could potentially be utilised by the public as ecotourism sites.
“This may be possible in the future. For now, we must prepare the regulatory mechanisms,” said Nelson, Head of Geology, Raw Water Conservation and Clean Water Supply at the Jakarta Water Resources Agency.
Provincial Government to Issue Circular on Mudik Advisory
The Jakarta Provincial Government will soon issue a circular letter regarding advisories for residents planning to return to their hometowns.
“We will issue a circular letter to be signed by the Secretary, requesting residents who are travelling to report first, whether to the neighbourhood association, village council, or local village administration,” said Governor Pramono Anung at the Education Department office in South Jakarta on Thursday.