KUALA LUMPUR, JAKTIMES.COM – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung paid an official visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday (Aug 11) to attend the signing ceremony of a Letter of Intent for a sister city partnership between the Jakarta Provincial Government and Kuala Lumpur City Hall. “Strengthening friendship as sister cities,” Pramono said, marking the moment […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Accelerating green building certification for all government offices under the Jakarta Provincial Government is a strategic step to push the capital’s global city ranking from 74th into the top 50, according to Jakarta DPRD Commission A member Manuara Siahaan. He stressed that the certification is more than just a symbol of a […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The rapid growth of digital payment systems is giving a significant boost to Jakarta’s economic performance, particularly in household consumption. “The velocity of non-cash payments in Jakarta has reached 1.25,” said Yosamartha, Deputy Head of Bank Indonesia’s Jakarta Representative Office, on Monday (Aug 11). “This reflects the massive adoption of digital channels […]
Continue ReadingAnas Al-Sharif (28). GAZA, JAKTIMES.COM – Tragedy struck Gaza on Sunday night (Aug 10, 2025), as two Al Jazeera journalists — Anas Al-Sharif (28) and Mohammed Quraiqa — were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a press tent in front of Al-Shifa Hospital. Anas, widely regarded as one of Gaza’s bravest reporters, was known for his […]
Continue ReadingBOGOR, JAKTIMES.COM– President Prabowo Subianto led a limited cabinet meeting from his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, over the weekend. Although not physically present at the Palace, Prabowo remained vigilant in monitoring a crucial issue: forest and land fires (karhutla) that threaten during the dry season. The meeting was held virtually with ministers of the Red […]
Continue ReadingThe Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD DKI) has officially passed the Regional Regulation Draft (Raperda) on the 2025 Revised Regional Budget (APBD-P) during a plenary session on Monday (August 4, 2025). Foto: Beritajakarta.id. JAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD DKI) has officially passed the Regional Regulation Draft (Raperda) on the […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – PT Jakarta Propertindo (Perseroda), also known as Jakpro, has officially announced a new composition of its Board of Commissioners. The reshuffle, formalized through a Resolution of Shareholders (KPPS), is part of an internal refresh aimed at strengthening corporate governance and addressing Jakarta’s future development challenges. “We believe the synergy between experience and […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Gilbert Simanjuntak, a member of the DPRD DKI Jakarta Commission B, suggests that private vehicle restrictions should be implemented following Jakarta’s transition from being the capital city to address traffic congestion. “The reduction of the number of vehicles should be the target,” he said in a written statement in Jakarta, as quoted […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) recommends enhancing the quantity and quality of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services and rail-based transportation (trains) to tackle the high traffic congestion in Jakarta. “Including its governance, which involves inter-regional collaboration,” said the Chief Inspector of the Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN)/Bappenas, Trisacti Wahyuni, during […]
Continue ReadingJAKARTA, JAKTIMES.COM – Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta, Heru Budi Hartono, has cautioned that the ongoing global conflict between Iran and Israel could have repercussions on Jakarta’s economy. He emphasized the need for all levels of government to take precautionary measures in response. Speaking at the Musyawarah Rencana Pembangunan (Musrenbang) RKDP 2025 and RPJMD 2025-2045 […]
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