Residents Block Kali Baru Timur Road, Claiming Unpaid Compensation for Cengkareng Drain Project Land

JAKARTA — Residents who claim to be the heirs of the landowners blocked Jalan Raya Kali Baru Timur in Kapuk subdistrict, Cengkareng, West Jakarta. The closure was a form of protest because they claim they have not received compensation since the land acquisition for the Cengkareng Drain project in 2008, when the Cengkareng Drain project was being implemented. Based on observations at the location on Wednesday afternoon (15/4/2026), the road connects the Kapuk Raya area directly to Jalan Raya Daan Mogot. The main road on the eastern side of the Cengkareng Drain river was blocked using a series of bamboo and wooden planks. “This land belongs to the heirs of Sa’anah binti Sainan No. Girik 2784 P 92 SIII. From 2008 until now, compensation has not been paid,” the banner read. Meanwhile, the right side of the road was blocked with several wooden planks, with an Indonesian Red and White flag mounted on the wall. Initially, the road was completely closed. However, it was then slightly opened in the middle to provide access for two-wheeled vehicles to still pass through. As a result, cars wanting to pass had to take a detour via Jalan Kapuk Pulo or Jalan Pedongkelan on the opposite side of the river. Hasanuddin, a representative of the heirs of Sa’anah binti Sainin, explained that his family has proof of ownership in the form of girik number C 2784 persil 92 S3 with a total area of around 9,020 to 9,200 square metres recorded in Kapuk subdistrict. According to Hasanuddin, the issue began decades ago when the Cengkareng Drain project was first proposed and the land along the river was affected by acquisition and paving. He claims that of the total land, the heirs only received compensation for around 2,475 square metres. “(However) on 30 March 1981, the heirs received compensation for only 2,475 metres. The remaining land and the house building that has been there for 45 years until now has not been paid,” said Hasanuddin when met by Kompas.com at the location on Wednesday. The problem recurred in 2008 and 2014. He claims the government again used the land for inspection roads and paving without paying compensation.