City Council Supports Air Pollution Control Bylaw Revision
Reported by Fakhrizal Fakhri | Translated by
Jakarta Council (DPRD) Regional Regulation Development Board (Bapemperda) member, Dwi Rio Sambodo, fully supports the proposed revision of Regional Regulation (Perda) No. 2/2005 concerning Air Pollution Control. He believes that the regulation, which has been in force for nearly two decades, is no longer relevant to current conditions.
"...the need to update air quality standards,"
Rio argued that several articles need updating, especially those related to air quality standards, emission permits, and spatial planning, to align with higher-level regulations and provide stronger protection for residents against pollution.
“My support is grounded in the need to update air quality standards, adopt more advanced monitoring technologies, and integrate new approaches such as a circular economy into air quality management,” he shared on Thursday (10/2).
City Prepares Early Warning System Regulations for Air QualityHe emphasized that DPRD will ensure harmonization of the regional regulation with higher-level regulations, from national laws to government regulations and ministerial orders.
“We will form an expert team to deeply review the draft so that not a single clause contradicts other laws. Instruments like Smoke-Free Zones (KTR), Electronic Road Pricing (ERP), and Low Emission Zones (LEZ) will also be integrated as part of a unified control strategy. Not separate regulations,” he explained.
Rio added that the revision also aims to strengthen enforcement. Stricter administrative sanctions will be imposed, from large fines and temporary suspensions to revoking licenses for industries that repeatedly violate the law.
In the transportation sector, monitoring will be strengthened using technology to identify high-emission vehicles. Besides enforcement, Rio emphasized the need for preventive measures.
“We are pushing for regular energy audits in industry, incentives for businesses adopting eco-friendly technology, and massive, sustainable public education. Complaint mechanisms must also be easier to use, transparent, and promptly handled,” he asserted.
Furthermore, he urged the integration of cross-regional policies within the Jabodetabek agglomeration framework. According to him, regional regulation revision must serve as a strong legal umbrella for regional collaboration while accelerating the transition from private to reliable and safe public transportation.
Jakarta DPRD Commission D member, Ali Hakim Lubis, also supports the proposed revision of the Air Pollution Control bylaw. He argues that the regulation should be revised to stay relevant.
“The regulation must follow the developments and values in society. We’ll just wait to see if this regulation falls under the revision category or not,” he mentioned.
Meanwhile, another Commission D member, Ida Mahmudah,urged Jakarta Transportation and Environment (LH) Agencies to coordinate with ministries and surrounding local governments to evaluate the implementation of the current regulations.
“If the regulation is indeed no longer feasible, I agree it should be revised. But let Bapemperda handle it,” she pointed.
Ida also requested Jakarta LH Agency to disclose vehicle emission test results and assess the policy's impact in reducing air pollution in Jakarta.
“If a revision is needed, it must be taken seriously because pollution in the capital has become a shared concern,” she stated.
