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Environmental Activists Highlight Air Pollution in Bekasi

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Environmental activists held a protest in Bekasi, West Java, on car-free day to highlight air pollution issues.
  • The protest, themed "Pollution Party," urged the government to strengthen air pollution control efforts in the Bekasi region.
  • The event coincided with the commemoration of World Environment Day 2026.

Environmental activists took to the streets of Bekasi, West Java, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, to demand stronger government action against air pollution. The demonstration occurred on the occasion of the national Car-Free Day (Hari Bebas Kendaraan Bermotor - HBKB).

Under the banner of "Pollution Party," the activists staged a campaign along Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani, raising posters and voicing their concerns about the deteriorating air quality in Bekasi and its surrounding areas. The protest aimed to draw public attention and pressure authorities to implement more effective pollution control measures.

The event also served as a platform to commemorate World Environment Day 2026, highlighting the urgent need for environmental protection and sustainable practices. The activists' presence underscored the ongoing challenges faced by communities in industrial areas like Bekasi, where air pollution remains a significant public health concern.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.