Pramono Vows to Prioritize Jakarta’s Strategic Development

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung vowed that budget efficiencies will not hinder the government’s efforts to build the city's health, education, and social sectors.

I touched upon several points

By safeguarding these essential services, Pramono aims to protect the public’s basic needs while actively working to reduce Jakarta’s Gini ratio and social disparity.

Speaking as the keynote speaker at the HKBP Menteng 2026 National Seminar, Pramono shared these views at the HKBP Menteng Church in Central Jakarta on Saturday (8/22).

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"I touched upon several points, including how a growing Jakarta must resolve its transportation hurdles, alongside its health, education, and social welfare priorities," he expressed.

Pramono highlighted ongoing educational assistance like KJP and KJMU, alongside free tuition for disadvantaged students in private schools, as key priorities.

He further emphasized his commitment to maintaining development continuity by completing several unfinished projects from his predecessors.

Among these priorities are clearing monorail pillars and reorganizing the Rasuna Said area, building the bridge connection between JIS and Ancol, and developing an international hospital on the former Sumber Waras grounds.

"Sumber Waras is set to become an international-standard hospital. I have communicated this plan to the Central Government, and we hope to hold the groundbreaking ceremony within the coming months," he explained.

In the transportation sector, the Jakarta government continues to expand and enhance integrated transit access across the city. The construction of the LRT Kelapa Gading-Manggarai route has been completed and is scheduled for inauguration on August 26.

Further, the city will extend the LRT line to Dukuh Atas to further streamline urban mobility. Pramono noted that public transportation connectivity in Jakarta has now reached 93 percent.

Consequently, he urged the public to switch to public transit for their daily commutes, emphasizing that this shift will significantly help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

To protect the city’s fiscal health, Pram explained that Jakarta will leverage creative financing—including building intensity compensation (KLB)—to fund development without straining the city budget.

He also took a moment to praise local initiatives, such as the waste sorting program implemented by the HKBP Menteng community.

"I appreciate the fact that HKBP is fully behind this waste segregation effort," he added.

Reverend Sahat Manullang, HKBP Menteng echoed this sentiment, praising the city’s progress and vowing continued cooperation.

"As an integral part of the nation, we stand ready to support and sustain the government’s vision for a better Jakarta," he closed.