Jakarta Vice Governor officially becomes Acting Jakarta Governor starting Sunday (6/1). The first duty as the Acting Jakarta Governor, Basuki directly led the launching of Jakarta 487 Anniversary in Kebon Kosong Urban Village, Kemayoran Sub-District.

 As long as I live in Jakarta, I never see the council members come to event like this

Arriving at the venue, Basuki was greeted by various Betawi arts such as Palang Pintu and dances.

On that occasion, Basuki criticized the City Council members who had never attended the annual event. "The chairman or their representatives never comes. As long as I live in Jakarta, I never see the council members come to event like this," said Basuki, Sunday (6/1).

The launching of Jakarta 487 Anniversary ceremony  was also attended by the Mayor of Central Jakarta, Saefullah.