Indonesian parents back Roblox ban plan over child safety concerns
They cite growing fears that the popular gaming platform exposes children to inappropriate content and risky online interactions.
Gembong Hanung
Jakarta’s coastal neighborhoods struggle as clean water access dwindles
In Kapuk Muara, a densely populated neighborhood in North Jakarta’s Penjaringan district, dozens of residents have spent nearly a month relying on water sold in blue plastic…
Pressure on for Indonesian businesses to reduce plastic waste
A waste reduction roadmap issued by the then-environment and forestry ministry in 2019 has seen little progress in its implementation as the private sector has not adhered to the…
Tiny homes for Indonesia’s young urbanites draw criticism over livability
Experts and potential occupants say the poor design and cramped living conditions of these “mini houses” could jeopardise their inhabitants’ physical and psychological…
Jakarta backs President Prabowo’s seawall project despite environmental concerns
The seawall, which will span roughly 500 kilometres from Banten to East Java, is projected to cost up to $80 billion over 20 years. The project aims to combat coastal flooding and…
Thousands of fire victims in Jakarta’s Kapuk Muara need safer, more permanent housing
Deputy Jakarta City Council Chairman Wibi Andrino emphasized the need for dignified temporary housing and comprehensive basic aid, including food, clothing and medical care, while…
Jakarta Police under fire for criminalising student paramedics
The Jakarta Police have opened investigations into 14 suspects in connection with the May 1 protest in front of the House of Representatives building.
Jakarta slum dwellers wary of eviction despite revitalisation pledge
This year, the Jakarta Housing and Settlement Agency plans to revitalise 55 slum areas across the city. These neighborhoods are typically overcrowded, with poorly built housing…
Jakartans rush to join sanitation workers amid job scarcity
An unprecedented crowd of hopeful jobseekers have flocked to Jakarta City Hall in the past few weeks to apply for jobs as sanitation workers, highlighting mounting concerns over…