498th anniversary of Jakarta, Kenneth DPRD DKI: Realize a fair and cultivated city

Jakarta – The city of Jakarta celebrates its 498th anniversary with a spirit of renewal and transformation to an extremely competitive and cultivated world city. With the theme “Jakarta Global and Cultured City”, the commemoration of this year is a momentum of reflection as well as optimism to meet challenges and future opportunities. DKI Jakarta DPRD member of the PDI Perjuangan faction, Hardiyanto Kenneth transferred the 498th anniversary of DKI Jakarta. He also prayed that Jakarta with age can be more prosperous, neat, arranged and his citizens could be happier. Browse to continue with the content “Happy 498 Jakarta birthday. Let’s make this historic day a momentum to strengthen our dedication to build a more just, comfortable and human city for all. In accordance with the theme of this year, Jakarta Global and Culture,” Kenneth said in his statement, Sunday (6/22/2025). According to the man who is called Bang Kent known, Jakarta is not only the center of governments and economy, but also home to millions of residents of different backgrounds. Therefore, the development of Jakarta must be aimed at social justice, a healthy environment and fair public facilities. The DKI Jakarta DPRD Commission C -Member also invited the public to continue to maintain the spirit of mutual cooperation, and tolerance that became the identity of the citizens of Jakarta. “The progress of Jakarta cannot be separated from the active role of the community. Let’s take care of Jakarta with a spirit of togetherness,” he added. By no longer being an administrative capital, Kent said, Jakarta is facing new challenges: to maintain attractiveness as an economic, business and cultural center as he rearranges the direction of development to be more sustainable. “Changes in the status of the capital are not the end of the role of Jakarta. I hope Jakarta will remain a center for innovation, culture and national economy, a global city that remains in favor of its people,” said the chairman of the Ikal (the Lemhannas Ri Alumni Family) PPRA LXII. According to him, the momentum of the Jakarta anniversary should be used to accelerate the reform of management and overcome latent problems such as congestion, slums and air quality. “Jakarta must prioritize public transport services, city growth, as well as the arrangement of dense settlements. The city must be alive and comfortable for all people,” said the head of the DPD PDIP DKI Jakarta (Baguna). As a member of the council, Kent is committed to overseeing policies that benefit people, especially with regard to public transport, education, infrastructure improvement, health and spatial planning. “With an age reaching almost five centuries, Jakarta stands not only as a center of power, but a mirror for diversity, struggle and hope of the Indonesian population. Jakarta is cleaner, greener, more right and remains a decent home for everyone. For the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Mas Pramono Anung, continues to work for everyone. (MPR/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here