Pramono Acknowledges Inequality Between Rich and Poor as Persistent Bogey for Jakarta

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has revealed one of the main problems in Jakarta: the inequality occurring among societal layers or the high Gini ratio. He made this statement during the Development Planning Consultation (Musrenbang) for the 2027 Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) of DKI Jakarta Province on Thursday (16/4/2026). Pramono explained that economic growth indicators in Jakarta show good figures. However, on one side, the wealth inequality figure in Jakarta shows a high number. “I am pleased that the unemployment rate has decreased, the poverty rate has decreased. But there is one problem that has not been resolved to this day, namely the Gini Ratio, which is now around 4.41%,” said Pramono. Pramono explained that this figure is always the highest among all provinces because almost all rich people in Indonesia are in Jakarta. “Because almost all rich people are in Jakarta, almost all big money is owned by Jakartans, even if some live in Surabaya, Bali, and so on, but on average they put their money or distribute it in Jakarta,” he continued. Therefore, to address this inequality, the DKI Jakarta provincial government continues programmes for equity in the education sector, such as the Jakarta Smart Card, the Jakarta Excellent Student Card (KJMU), and waiver of diploma fees. In addition, there are also programmes related to social equity such as incentives, social assistance, and health. “I ask that this not be disturbed or changed because it is to cut the line of misfortune or poverty. So education becomes the key word. Therefore, I ask to maintain the KJP for 707,520 students, KJMU for 19,920 Jakarta students,” said Pramono. Pramono also hopes there will be no more cuts to the Profit-Sharing Fund (DBH), so that the DKI Jakarta Regional Government can focus on providing LPDP DKI Jakarta scholarships. To reduce the Gini ratio level in Jakarta. On that occasion, Jakarta’s macro indicators were also presented, with economic growth reaching 5.21% in 2025, or above the national growth. Inflation is maintained around 2%, as is investment in Jakarta which reached Rp270 trillion last year.