South Jakarta Resident Files Police Report Over Padel Court Construction Project
A South Jakarta resident has filed a report with the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya), claiming to have been disturbed by a padel court construction project in Permata Hijau, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.
The report was submitted by the victim through their legal representative and registered under number LP/B/863/II/2026/SPKT/POLDA METRO JAYA, dated 2 February 2026.
“The report has been received regarding the alleged criminal offence of disturbance to neighbourhood tranquillity caused by padel court construction in the Kebayoran Lama area, under the charge of Article 265 of the Criminal Code,” said Jakarta Metropolitan Police Head of Public Relations Commissioner Budi Hermanto to reporters on Tuesday (24/2).
“The complainant in this case is AU, whilst the reported parties are A (Project Manager of PT PK) and S (PT PPS),” he added.
According to the report, the complainant stated that on 25 December 2025, a padel court construction project commenced in front of the victim’s residence. The construction was allegedly carried out until late at night.
The victim reportedly wrote to the local village head and mediation was conducted. However, the construction project continued during nighttime hours, even until the early morning, thereby disturbing the neighbourhood’s peace.
Budi said the report was still being examined. He noted that the case is currently being handled by the South Jakarta Metropolitan Police.
“The Jakarta Metropolitan Police has delegated the handling of the case to the South Jakarta Metropolitan Police for further processing,” Budi said.
Previously, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung officially banned the construction of new padel courts in residential zones across Jakarta. Pramono stated that new padel court construction must be carried out in commercial zones.
The decision was announced by Pramono following a limited meeting that included discussions on padel court enforcement at Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday (24/2).
“It has been decided that new permits for the construction of padel courts will not be permitted in residential zones. All new facilities must be in commercial zones,” Pramono said.
Furthermore, padel court buildings or facilities that do not hold a Building Approval Certificate (PBG) will face activity suspension, demolition, and revocation of business permits.
Meanwhile, padel courts that already hold a PBG but are located in residential areas will have their operations restricted to a maximum of 8.00 pm Western Indonesian Time. Pramono urged mayors and sub-district heads to negotiate with residents.