West Jakarta City Government Mediates Crematorium Construction Dispute, Involving Developers and Community Leaders
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The West Jakarta City Government has temporarily suspended the construction of the Swarga Abadi funeral home and crematorium on Jalan Utan Jati, Kalideres, following protests from residents of the Citra Garden 2 housing complex.
The suspension will remain in place until all environmental permit documents are completed in accordance with regulations.
This decision was made during a coordination meeting and public hearing held at the West Jakarta City Hall on Thursday, 26 February 2026. The meeting brought together government officials, developers, and community representatives.
“The government has a responsibility to address all issues in the region, and we cannot remain silent,” said Iin after leading the meeting on Thursday.
He affirmed that the City Government is taking a neutral stance and is open to dialogue with all parties.
“The West Jakarta City Government is not taking sides; we are neutral. We are listening to all input, aspirations, suggestions, and information provided by all parties,” said Iin.
The public hearing also invited representatives from the developer, namely the Swarga Abadi Foundation, relevant Unit Kerja Perangkat Daerah (UKPD) officials, and representatives from the community leaders of Kalideres and Pegadungan sub-districts.
However, representatives from the Citra Garden 2 housing complex in Pegadungan sub-district, who had previously staged protests at the project site, were not present at the meeting.
According to Iin, the community leaders of Pegadungan had submitted a letter of absence, stating that residents preferred to focus on attending a mediation session with Commission A of the DKI Jakarta Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD).
“We respect and honour the rights of all parties, both those who attended and those who did not attend today,” he added.
During the meeting, it was revealed that the Swarga Abadi Foundation had not yet completed the environmental permit documents, despite the construction having already begun on land owned by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
Previously, the developer had signed a letter of commitment to the Sub-Department of Public Works, Spatial Planning, and Land Affairs (CKTRP) on 27 January 2026.
“The Swarga Abadi Foundation (in the letter) stated that it would process and complete all environmental permit documents or other required documents as soon as the Building Permit (PBG) is issued,” said Iin.