Jakarta Air Quality Worsens Due to Pollution, Ministry of Environment and Forestry Deploys Air Pollution Control Task Force

Rasio Rido Sani, Chairman of the Air Pollution Control Task Force at KLHK. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Over the past few weeks, the air quality in Jakarta and its surrounding areas has deteriorated due to pollution. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) has initiated the deployment of an Air Pollution Control Task Force. They have […]

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Minimizing Pollution Impact, Jakarta Provincial Government Plants a Thousand Trees

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – In an effort to improve air quality, the Jakarta Provincial Government, in collaboration with the private sector, namely Maybank, planted a thousand Ketapang Kencana trees along a 4.2-kilometer stretch under the Becakayu Toll Road in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, on Saturday (19/8). Ketapang Kencana is one of the trees that can help […]

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Air Quality in Jakarta Worsens, Jakarta Provincial Government Trials WFH for Employees

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Responding to air pollution issues and approaching the ASEAN Summit, the Jakarta Provincial Government will conduct a trial of the Work From Home (WFH) system for Civil Servants (ASN) who do not provide direct services and implement Distance Learning (PJJ) for schools located around the ASEAN Summit venue. This was conveyed by […]

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President Jokowi Reiterates Government’s Commitment to Downstreaming

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) once again emphasized the government’s commitment to continuously carry out industrial downstreaming to add value within the country. “Any country, any international organization, I believe, cannot stop our desire for industrialization, for downstreaming from exporting raw materials to semi-finished or finished goods. Because we want the added […]

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Paragon Corp and Dompet Dhuafa Employees Fulfill Decent Housing Needs for Earthquake Survivors in Turkey

TURKEY, JAKTIMES.COM- Paragon Corp and Dompet Dhuafa have built temporary housing for survivors of the Turkey earthquake on Wednesday (12/07/2023). This housing is part of Dompet Dhuafa’s commitment to assisting in the recovery of earthquake survivors in Turkey who still require support. Through the Disaster Management Center (DMC) of Dompet Dhuafa and its partner Gazze […]

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Indonesia Announces 8.4% Decrease in Deforestation, Environmental NGO: Figures Need to be Examined

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The Indonesian government has just released the achievements in reducing deforestation and its efforts to meet Indonesia’s climate commitments. The Indonesian government announced that deforestation in Indonesia from 2021 to 2022 has decreased by 8.4% compared to the previous period. One environmental NGO, Sustainable MADANI Foundation, appreciates this development but also urges […]

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Improve Jakarta’s Air Quality, Jakarta Provincial Government and Various Parties Hold Emission Testing

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM- Please commemorate World Environment Day and celebrate the 496th anniversary of Jakarta City. The Jakarta Provincial Government held a grand emission test (UEA) at the North Parking of Ragunan Wildlife Park on Monday, June 5th. The Grand Emission Test 2023 will mark the beginning of three important policies to improve the air quality […]

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Synergy between the Jakarta Provincial Government, WRI, and USAID Introduces Air Quality Monitoring Tools to Protect Jakarta from Air Pollution

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – In celebration of World Environment Day 2023, on Sunday (4/6) at Kendal Tunnel, the Jakarta Provincial Government, through the Environmental Agency, formed a strategic partnership with the World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia under the Clean Air Catalyst (CAC) program. They introduced three new reference-grade air quality monitoring tools and upgraded equipment at […]

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Governor of DKI Appreciates the Collaborative Tree Planting Program in Jakarta for the Future of the Earth

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM- As an effort to preserve the environment, DKI Jakarta Provincial Government continues to actively increase tree planting efforts in various areas of Jakarta. Today, Tuesday (21/3) Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono attended and inaugurated a tree planting activity initiated by Grab Indonesia with BenihBaik.com and World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia […]

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BMKG predicts it will rain in Jakarta Monday afternoon

JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM- The weather for Jakarta this afternoon is predicted to rain Monday afternoon. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) as quoted by Jaktime.com through its official website monitored in Jakarta, early Monday morning, predicts that the areas that will receive rain during the day will be West Jakarta with light intensity, South Jakarta […]

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