PAM Jaya Opens Collaboration with Bin Zayed International to Expand Clean Water Access in Jakarta

Efforts to provide clean water services in Jakarta are being accelerated through the exploration of a strategic partnership between PAM Jaya and Bin Zayed International. PAM Jaya’s President Director, Arief Nasrudin, stated that this collaboration is part of a strategic step to address the challenges of clean water provision in the capital. “The directives from the Governor and Deputy Governor are clear: fulfilling residents’ basic services must be done seriously, measurably, and openly to collaboration. PAM Jaya targets 100% drinking water service coverage in Jakarta,” Arief said in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, quoted from a DKI Provincial Government press release on Tuesday (28/4). PAM Jaya is exploring a partnership with Bin Zayed International due to its recognised capacity, experience, technology, and long-term commitment. Bin Zayed International is a global company with a portfolio in various sectors, from property, energy, construction, information technology, to infrastructure development. Potential Collaboration for SPAM Development On the same occasion, a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) was signed between Bin Zayed International and PAM Jaya. This agreement serves as an initial step to open data exchange, technical studies, and more detailed discussions regarding potential collaboration on developing Jakarta’s Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM). “The signing of this NDA is not merely an administrative formality, but an entry point to ensure that every collaboration process runs professionally, accountably, and based on thorough studies,” Arief said. He emphasised that PAM Jaya will continue to uphold principles of prudence, good governance, and prioritising the interests of Jakarta residents. PAM Jaya’s visit to Malaysia follows Bin Zayed International’s previous visit to Jakarta City Hall to meet the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung. In that meeting, potential strategic collaboration was discussed, particularly in developing basic infrastructure and urban services in Jakarta. According to Arief, PAM Jaya’s challenges are not only in expanding service coverage but also in efforts to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) levels. He noted that these challenges are increasingly complex because Jakarta is a dense city with dynamic underground infrastructure characteristics. “The challenges are not simple due to building density, complex utility networks, and continuously increasing service needs. Therefore, collaboration with various parties, including Bin Zayed International, is important to open opportunities for technological support, investment, and relevant international experience for Jakarta,” he said. In addition to SPAM development, Bin Zayed International has also expressed interest in building Jakarta’s strategic infrastructure, including potential involvement in the Giant Sea Wall project. This interest aligns with efforts to transform Jakarta into a global city that requires large-scale, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure. Previously, PAM Jaya has also engaged in communications with parties from other countries such as Turkey and Switzerland to explore collaboration opportunities, knowledge exchange, and utilisation of the latest technology to support improvements in operations and clean water service quality in Jakarta.