Jakarta Deputy Governor, Rano Karno, held a meeting with community leaders at the Al Hidayah Jami Mosque on Jalan Kemanggisan Ilir X, RT 04/08, Kemanggisan Urban Village, Palmerah, West Jakarta.

I assign the Mayor to immediately check it 

On that occasion, residents expressed their aspirations for the proposal to free up land across from the mosque as a green open space (RTH).

"I assign the Mayor to immediately check it if it is possible for us to conduct land acquisition following the residents' aspirations," he expressed, Tuesday (3/25).

He explained if the land could be acquised, it would be repurposed following the residents' requests. The land of the sold house owned by the residents could potentially be converted into a public green space or a community hall.

He asserted If land acquisition was feasible, the mayor or related agency would budget for land purchase in 2026.

Thus, residents could soon enjoy additional facilities from the Jakarta Government in their residential areas.

He then also announced his program to send umrah for mosque keepers after the upcoming Idul Adha 1446 Hijri.

Therefore, he instructed the management of the Mosque Prosperity Council (DKM) to choose one name for the mosque keeper to participate in the program.

"Insya Allah (God willing), the umrah will be performed after Idul Adha," he added.

Jami Al Hidayah Mosque DKM Chair, Ahmad Fikri Amin explained the residents appreciated and warmly welcomed the presence of Deputy Governor Rano Karno at the oldest mosque in Palmerah.

Moreover, its presence also accommodated the aspirations of the residents to free a piece of land owned by the residents that was sold across from the mosque for the benefit of the community.

"I hope we can buy the house and land and use it as a public open space or community center," he stated.