Pramono: I’m Relaxed—Whether I’m Attacked or Not, It Doesn’t Matter

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has spoken about the challenges of developing the capital, including leaders’ egos.

He made the remarks while delivering a public lecture and inaugurating the Universitas Ciputra Jakarta building in Rawa Buaya, West Jakarta, on Thursday (15 October 2026). Pramono began by describing his efforts to develop Jakarta through collaboration with various parties, including businesspeople.

He said the capital’s development requires trust and a willingness to work together without putting personal interests first. He then raised the issue of ego, which he said was one of the problems in leadership.

“One of the problems facing this country is that people’s egos are too big, especially those of its leaders. Once they become leaders, they only want themselves to be seen,” Pramono said.

Pramono said he was trying not to take the attacks he faced while serving as governor to heart. The most important thing, he stressed, was working for Jakarta.

“As for me, perhaps I no longer have an ego, so I’m relaxed. If I’m attacked, that’s fine; if I’m not, that’s fine too,” he said.

Pramono then joked that he had long dealt with the various challenges of working in government.

“But Jakarta is funny. There are so many ‘temperatures’ [influential figures] and so many martial artists [political fighters]. Fortunately, I’m an old martial artist myself,” he said.

On the same occasion, Pramono also emphasised the importance of building trust in government. He cited greater transparency in the licensing process, including matters related to the Building Floor Area Ratio (KLB).

Pramono said he had issued Governor Regulation No. 11 of 2026 to make the licensing process more transparent and reduce opportunities for improper practices.

“I am actually cutting off my own hand; I am curtailing my own authority,” he said.

According to Pramono, trust is essential if the government and private sector are to work together to develop Jakarta. He also hopes relations between the government and businesspeople can be conducted on an equal footing, without unnecessary obstacles.