Pramono Anung Banks on Enforcement to Curb Illegal Parking
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has said that tackling illegal parking requires a firm stance from the regional government and the support of law enforcement agencies. Such measures must also be accompanied by efforts to create employment so that similar practices do not continue to recur.
"Handling illegal parking in Jakarta requires a firm stance from the government and law enforcement, so that operations and other measures can be carried out," Pramono said when met in South Jakarta on Friday, 20 February 2026.
He said that enforcement should not rely solely on operations by authorities but must also be accompanied by efforts to open up wider employment opportunities. According to him, the regional government needs to deliver long-term solutions to prevent illegal parking from persisting.
"As Governor, I naturally also think about how to open up wider employment opportunities. I hope that global economic momentum does not undergo too many changes so that we can open up space and opportunities for jobs," he said.
Pramono cited the construction of several public spaces carried out without using the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD). He mentioned that projects at Semanggi Park and Bendera Pusaka were undertaken through partnerships with the private sector.
The PDI-P politician said he had instructed the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) to carry out enforcement operations against illegal parking. He also asked Public Infrastructure and Facilities Management (PPSU) officers, commonly known as the "orange troops", to support enforcement on the ground.
Meanwhile, Tempo observed on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at around 1.14pm Western Indonesian Time, several individuals brazenly standing in the middle of the road, flagging down lorries with outstretched hands. Staggering slightly, they solicited money from passing lorry drivers.
On Jalan Kebon Jati, a number of vehicles were parked on the roadside, specifically at the junction leading to Jalan Jembatan Tinggi. Several individuals were stationed around the pavement, offering parking to passing cars. If a driver showed interest, a transaction would take place upfront. Afterwards, the group would leave the parked vehicle unattended. No one openly guarded the cars. In addition to cars, illegally parked motorcycles were also visible along the roadside.
"Handling illegal parking in Jakarta requires a firm stance from the government and law enforcement, so that operations and other measures can be carried out," Pramono said when met in South Jakarta on Friday, 20 February 2026.
He said that enforcement should not rely solely on operations by authorities but must also be accompanied by efforts to open up wider employment opportunities. According to him, the regional government needs to deliver long-term solutions to prevent illegal parking from persisting.
"As Governor, I naturally also think about how to open up wider employment opportunities. I hope that global economic momentum does not undergo too many changes so that we can open up space and opportunities for jobs," he said.
Pramono cited the construction of several public spaces carried out without using the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD). He mentioned that projects at Semanggi Park and Bendera Pusaka were undertaken through partnerships with the private sector.
The PDI-P politician said he had instructed the Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) to carry out enforcement operations against illegal parking. He also asked Public Infrastructure and Facilities Management (PPSU) officers, commonly known as the "orange troops", to support enforcement on the ground.
Meanwhile, Tempo observed on Thursday, 15 May 2025, at around 1.14pm Western Indonesian Time, several individuals brazenly standing in the middle of the road, flagging down lorries with outstretched hands. Staggering slightly, they solicited money from passing lorry drivers.
On Jalan Kebon Jati, a number of vehicles were parked on the roadside, specifically at the junction leading to Jalan Jembatan Tinggi. Several individuals were stationed around the pavement, offering parking to passing cars. If a driver showed interest, a transaction would take place upfront. Afterwards, the group would leave the parked vehicle unattended. No one openly guarded the cars. In addition to cars, illegally parked motorcycles were also visible along the roadside.