Pramono Anung, Jakarta Governor, Orders Strict Action Against Wrong-Way Drivers

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has expressed anger at the rising incidence of drivers going against the flow on city streets, saying such traffic violations can no longer be tolerated as they disrupt public order and endanger lives. “For anyone who violates the regulations, I have asked Satpol PP to take firm action and coordinate with the police,” Pramono said at Jakarta City Hall on Thursday (5/3). He noted that wrong-way driving has spread to various locations and occurs almost continuously, and instructed his staff to act decisively without discrimination. “Wherever someone is driving against the traffic, take firm action,” he said. He acknowledged changes in the mechanism for issuing fines that differ from the past, with current procedures leading many violators to receive warnings rather than penalties. “The process now for fining is not as it used to be, so many offenders receive only warnings,” he explained. Nonetheless, he stressed that administrative hurdles should not be an excuse for complacency and called for cross-agency synergy to restore discipline on the roads. “But I have asked Satpol PP to coordinate with the police to take firm action because this is disturbing,” he repeated. A viral incident on social media showed a TNI soldier defending a motorist who drove against the flow on Jalan DI Pandjaitan in East Jakarta. The account owner, Ijoeel, maintained that the rule should be upheld, while a service member urged leniency due to traffic congestion. The post drew more than 3,500 comments criticizing the enforcement body for not setting a proper example. Zebra Operation 2025 began on 17 November and runs through 30 December 2025, with Metro Jaya Police focusing on clear violations such as helmet use, loud exhausts, and phone usage while driving. Latif said enforcement via electronic fines must be maximised as traffic accidents in Jakarta often start with traffic violations. Separately, Lt. Raditya Bagus Kusuma Eka Putra, a TNI AL officer, faces a one-year prison term over alleged sexual abuse of his stepson. Brig. Gen. Kristomei Sianturi said the case of the murder of female journalist Juwita in Banjarbaru is under investigation.