Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has confirmed that the availability of food supplies in Jakarta remains secure following the protests that occurred in recent days. He stated this after leading a special meeting with the Jakarta Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) to discuss the latest developments in the capital.

The meeting, held at Jakarta City Hall on Monday (1/9), was fully attended by all members of Forkopimda.

“There were rumors circulating that food would become an issue. In Jakarta, food is sufficient—even until the end of October, if nothing unexpected happens, food supplies in Jakarta are very adequate,” said Pramono.

Furthermore, in the education sector, the Governor also ensured that student learning activities remain uninterrupted. The Jakarta Education Agency has decided that 2,829 schools will conduct online learning.

Meanwhile, 2,439 other schools continue with offline or in-person learning, and 346 schools are implementing a hybrid system (a combination of online and offline).

“Why is this being done? So that, no matter what, the education process in Jakarta is not disrupted,” he said.

On this occasion, Pramono mentioned that the implementation of Car Free Day last Sunday proceeded well. He expressed his appreciation to all members of Forkopimda for their solid cooperation and coordination.

Pramono added that 716 people were victims in the protests that took place in Jakarta. He confirmed that all medical and handling costs for the victims will be fully covered by the Jakarta Provincial Government.

“And all costs for the more than 700 victims are fully covered by the Jakarta Regional Government,” emphasized Pramono.

Jakarta City Hall

Jakarta City Hall, known as Balai Kota DKI Jakarta, is the administrative center of the provincial government of Indonesia’s capital. The complex includes a mix of Dutch colonial-era buildings and modern structures, reflecting the city’s long history. It was originally established during the colonial period and continues to serve as the seat of the city’s governor.

Car Free Day

“Car Free Day” is an annual international event encouraging motorists to give up their cars for a day to promote the use of public transport, cycling, and walking. It originated from environmental concerns in the late 20th century, with early organized events taking place in cities like Reykjavík, Iceland (in 1996) and Bath, UK (in 1997). The day is now celebrated globally to raise awareness about the negative impacts of car dependency and to advocate for more sustainable urban environments.