“We’ve got determined to arrange a devoted web site as a venue for us to recite prayers and replicate on the disasters that struck Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra,” Jakarta Governor Pranomo Anung Wibowo remarked.
Addressing the press in North Jakarta on Friday, he confirmed that the capital will primarily mark the yr’s transition with prayers, refraining from luxurious and extravagance as a gesture of empathy for catastrophe victims.
“After deliberations, I’ve determined to keep away from extreme festivities and luxurious. No, I don’t want for such celebrations,” Pramono pressured, noting that he has not but decided the venue for the mass prayer occasion.
Whereas resolute about modest New 12 months celebrations, he emphasised that the federal government nonetheless intends to prepare celebratory actions, highlighting Jakarta’s place because the capital and a future world metropolis.
He additionally underscored the opportunity of a drone efficiency as the principle attraction as an alternative of fireworks, marking a break from custom.
Earlier, Jakarta Transportation Workplace Head Syafrin Liputo confirmed that his workplace has devised methods to make sure clean public mobility throughout the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New 12 months holidays.
This contains deploying 4 further boats for residents planning to go to the Seribu Islands District.
Highlighting land transport, he outlined the federal government’s ongoing preparatory measures, similar to ramp checks on public automobiles and assessments of bus terminal readiness.
He additional defined that his workplace has begun intently monitoring 4 major terminals—Pulo Gebang, Kalideres, Kampung Rambutan, and Tanjung Priok—together with three further terminals: Muara Angke, Grogol, and Lebak Bulus.
Moreover, the Transportation Workplace has ready 2,500 personnel for terminal and site visitors oversight, supported by 80 tow vehicles, 46 patrol vehicles, and two automobiles outfitted with digital variable message indicators.
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Editor: M Razi Rahman
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