Category: Local politics

The history of Jakarta’s capital city status has undergone significant changes, and with the recent decision to relocate the capital city to Nusantara in East Kalimantan, it is imperative to consider the future prospects of Jakarta. Jakarta’s history of losing its capital city status traces back to the relocation of the seat of government to…

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo convened for their final meeting in their capacities as leaders of their respective countries. Their meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in Bogor, Indonesia on April 29th, where discussions centered on Singapore’s plan to import low-carbon electricity from Indonesia. In a joint…

In a historic and momentous turn of events, General Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka have emerged victorious in the 2024 Indonesian presidential election, as officially announced by the country’s General Elections Commission (KPU) on Wednesday. The official count released by KPU revealed that the Prabowo-Gibran pair received an astounding 96,214,691 votes, surpassing their closest…

The proposed relocation of the capital of Indonesia from Jakarta to the new city of Nusantara in Borneo has encountered a setback as key officials in charge of the project have recently resigned. This development has brought attention to the challenges faced by the Indonesian government in fulfilling President Joko Widodo’s ambitious initiative, with just…

Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi recently conducted an inspection of public transportation facilities in Jakarta and extended an invitation to the public to make greater use of these services in an effort to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. His objective is to ensure that the public has access to reliable and comfortable transportation. During his…

The air pollution issue in and around Jakarta has emerged as a significant concern, with dangerous levels of pollution impacting the region. The recent implementation of the Jabodebek Light Rail Transit (LRT) service is viewed as a positive step in addressing air pollution and lessening reliance on private vehicles. It is imperative for both the…

Indonesia has been making significant advancements in upgrading its public transit infrastructure. The high-speed rail (HSR) between Jakarta and Bandung is scheduled to commence commercial operation in October, and the Greater Jakarta light rail system (LRT) was recently deployed. This was accompanied by the extension of the Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to the Kota…

The public transportation system in major cities throughout Indonesia is currently contending with a number of challenges, particularly in the midst of stiff competition between government-operated public transport, private online transportation, and privately-operated city transportation. This competition has had a detrimental impact on the city’s micro transportation, commonly referred to as “angkot,” with drivers experiencing…

In recent correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation, the light rail transit (LRT) train system linking the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi (Jabodebek) regions has been officially designated as one of Indonesia’s national vital objects. This decision was made following a decree issued by the Directorate General of Railway on January 8, 2024, after a…