PAM JAYA and PALJAYA Join Forces to Revitalise Communal Sanitation Facilities in Manggarai
The communal MCK (bathing, washing and toilet) facilities in RW 09, Manggarai Sub-district, South Jakarta, used by approximately 100 households, had suffered damage to both their structures and supporting systems, rendering them unfit and uncomfortable for use. The deterioration had a direct impact on residents’ quality of life.
The need for quality water and proper sanitation is not merely a matter of infrastructure but concerns family health and environmental hygiene. Recognising these conditions, PAM JAYA and PALJAYA collaborated to revitalise the communal MCK facilities in RW 09. The completed revitalisation covers two locations, namely RT 14 and RT 15 in RW 09 Manggarai.
Beyond structural repairs, the facilities are now equipped with biopal waste treatment systems to ensure that sewage is no longer discharged directly into drainage channels or rivers, making them more environmentally friendly and compliant with health standards. The revitalisation carries significant value for residents. With improved facilities and better waste treatment systems, risks of environmental contamination and exposure to bacteria such as E. coli can be reduced.
Healthy sanitation contributes directly to improving community health outcomes whilst supporting the implementation of Clean and Healthy Living Practices (PHBS).
PAM JAYA Operational Director Syahrul Hasan stated that the improvement of communal facilities such as these forms part of a shared responsibility to maintain Jakarta residents’ quality of life.
“The need for clean water and proper sanitation is the foundation of public health. When shared facilities are repaired and well-managed, the impact extends beyond comfort to the overall quality of the environment. We want to ensure residents have access to facilities that are safe, clean and sustainable,” said Syahrul Hasan in a written statement on Wednesday (18 February 2026).
He added that small steps at the neighbourhood level would deliver significant long-term impact, including in maintaining river cleanliness and preventing pollution. The success of this revitalisation was also attributable to the solidarity and support of RW 09 residents, who were deemed cooperative from the initial planning stage through to implementation. The spirit of gotong royong (communal cooperation) proved a vital force in delivering tangible change.
Meanwhile, PALJAYA President Director Untung Suryadi stated that the revitalisation programme also represented a shared concern for the environment.
“The MCK at RT 14 has been connected to the centralised domestic wastewater treatment system. Sewage that was previously discharged into the river is now channelled by gravity to the treatment facility, so it no longer pollutes the environment,” he said.
Through this collaboration, PAM JAYA reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to support a healthier and better-organised environment. The hope is that in future there will be no more damaged sanitation facilities or indiscriminate waste disposal, enabling Jakarta to continue progressing towards becoming a clean, healthy and comfortable global city for all its residents.