Residents Paint Pac-Man Zebra Crossing, Pramono: Positive Creativity, But There Are Rules

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has responded to residents’ action in creating a zebra crossing featuring the Pac-Man game character on Jalan Prof. Dr. Soepomo, Tebet, South Jakarta.

Pramono stated that he appreciates the residents’ creativity. He views the step as a form of concern for pedestrian safety.

“For the zebra crossing creativity from residents, I express my thanks. However, a zebra crossing does have its rules. In my opinion, this is positive creativity,” Pramono said at Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday (31/3/2026).

Therefore, the DKI Provincial Government will improve the zebra crossing to meet standards.

“What is currently happening in the field, we will perfect it again, we will return it to the rules that have been set for zebra crossings. There are indeed rules, and they apply nationally, not just nationally, but internationally,” Pramono said.

Pramono also apologised because the government only acted after the residents’ action went viral on social media.

He understands that residents created the zebra crossing because there had been no crossing facility at the location for a long time.

“We apologise for that. That’s why I say I thank and respect the residents’ creativity,” Pramono said.

Not just white blocks on black asphalt, the zebra crossing here also features illustrations of the Pac-Man game character.

The initiator of the zebra crossing painting, Ijoel, said the zebra crossing was made as criticism towards the government.

Because the zebra crossing at the location had not been remade after being covered for nearly a year.

“If we as residents use white paint, it seems ordinary. So this is more like poking at the government. Like, we can do it, how come the government can’t,” Ijoel told Kompas.com on Sunday (29/3/2026).

Head of the South Jakarta Road Infrastructure Sub-Department, Rifki Rismal, said the zebra crossing will be removed and replaced with a standard zebra crossing that complies with existing standards.

“Yes, it will definitely be removed soon. Later, the Road Infrastructure Department will handle it,” Rifki said when contacted separately on Sunday.