West Jakarta Mayor Orders Temporary Halt to Crematorium Project in Kalideres
JAKARTA — West Jakarta Mayor Iin Mutmainnah has ordered a temporary halt to the construction of the Swarga Abadi Funeral Home and Crematorium project located at Utan Jati Street, Kalideres, following a coordination meeting on Thursday (26 February 2026).
The decision was reached after the West Jakarta Municipal Government held a coordination meeting and discovered that the developer had failed to complete environmental licensing procedures. “The result of this meeting is that all processes are suspended until all licensing procedures are completed in accordance with regulations,” Iin said following the meeting at the West Jakarta Municipal Government Office.
The Sub-office of Creation, Spatial Planning, and Land (CKTRP) requested that the developer complete the Environmental Management Plan (UKL-UPL) and Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL) documents before commencing construction work.
Iin noted that the developer had previously signed a declaration of commitment to CKTRP on 27 January 2026, in which it stated its readiness to handle and complete all environmental licensing documents after obtaining Building Approval (PBG).
“(In the declaration) they committed not to commence development activities at the project site before all environmental licensing procedures are completed and official environmental approval is issued by the competent authority,” Iin stated.
However, the development project continued despite the environmental licensing documents remaining incomplete. Iin firmly demanded that the foundation comply with regulations and promptly complete the UKL-UPL and AMDAL documentation.
The convening of all disputing parties was conducted to mediate the conflict occurring within the community. “The Government has a perspective, eyes, and ears; we listen and observe that all problems in the region, and we cannot remain silent,” Iin said.
In this mediation, Iin invited the developer Yayasan Rumah Swarga Abadi (Swarga Abadi House Foundation), relevant regional work units, and representatives from the neighbourhood associations of Kalideres and Pegadungan districts.
“The West Jakarta City Government is impartial; we are neutral. We listen to all input, aspirations, suggestions, and information provided by all parties,” Iin said.
Some residents from Citra Garden 2 chose to focus on scheduled mediation with the A Commission of the Jakarta Regional Legislative Assembly. “Those who attended today are indeed representatives from Kalideres; from Pegadungan they provided a letter stating they could not attend as they are in the process of mediating with the Regional Assembly,” Iin said.
The West Jakarta Municipal Government respects and honours the rights of all community members, both those who attended and those who did not participate in the meeting.