Rano Affirms Jakarta will Comply with the Waste Management Investigation Process
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
Jakarta Vice Governor Rano Karno emphasized that the Jakarta Provincial Government will comply with and follow legal procedures regarding the Ministry of Environment's investigation into waste management conducted by the Head of the Jakarta Environmental Agency, Asep Kuswanto. Rano acknowledged that this incident serves as a learning experience in waste management.
We obey the law
"We obey the law, and if that's a consequence, we'll just follow it. But we definitely support what's truly best," Rano said, Tuesday (4/21).
Jakarta to Build 3 PLTSa Plants, Easing Bantargebang Waste LoadRano continued, as a manifestation of this commitment, his team has been questioned for information as part of an investigation by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment. Rano acknowledged that this investigation wasn't initiated suddenly due to the landslide in Bantar Gebang.
Rano admitted that the Ministry of Environment had issued warnings since 2024. He and Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung have also been working together since taking office last year to encourage the Jakarta Provincial Government to implement waste management breakthrough, including sorting waste at home.
Jakarta's waste management efforts, which reach over 7,000 tons daily, pose a unique challenge. He also cited the decades-old Bantar Gebang landfill as part of the city's challenges.
Regarding the investigation targeting the Head of the Environmental Agency, Rano emphasized that this is a consequence of the legal process that must be followed. He assured that the Jakarta Provincial Government would provide legal assistance and support as part of the government's existing procedures.
According to Rano, this incident has served as a learning experience for his team to improve waste management. As an option, Rano stated that his team has also prepared a solution by processing waste into electricity to be purchased by PLN.
"It's actually old technology, but now we've found a system for it. While previously it was used to generate electricity but couldn't be distributed, now PLN has the right to purchase it," he admitted.
