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Jakarta Fair Kemayoran 2026 Opens, Celebrating City's Upcoming 500th Anniversary
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Jakarta Fair Kemayoran 2026 Opens, Celebrating City's Upcoming 500th Anniversary

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jakarta Governor Anung Pramono officially opened the Jakarta Fair Kemayoran 2026, a major exhibition in Southeast Asia.
  • The fair, which runs for 32 days, is a significant celebration marking Jakarta's upcoming 500th anniversary.
  • This year's event features 2,800 participants and 1,800 booths, with expectations for increased visitor numbers and transaction values compared to last year.

Jakarta Governor Anung Pramono officially inaugurated the Jakarta Fair Kemayoran (JFK) 2026 on Thursday evening at JIEXPO Kemayoran, marking the start of Southeast Asia's largest, most comprehensive, and longest-running multiproduct exhibition.

The fair, set to entertain visitors for 32 days, holds special significance this year as it precedes Jakarta's 500th anniversary celebration next year. Governor Pramono expressed his hopes for an even grander event next year, anticipating more attendees and transaction values exceeding Rp9 trillion (approximately $550 million USD).

Jakarta Fair, I hope next year it will be more festive, with more attendees and transactions exceeding Rp9 trillion.

— Anung PramonoJakarta Governor Anung Pramono expressed his hopes for the future success of the Jakarta Fair during the opening ceremony.

Last year, the Jakarta Fair recorded total transactions of Rp7.3 trillion (approximately $450 million USD). Governor Pramono anticipates this year's event will surpass that figure, projecting transactions above Rp8 trillion and visitor numbers exceeding 6 million. The opening ceremony included the traditional striking of the kenong drum by Governor Pramono, Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs Maman Abdurrahman, and Chairman of the Jakarta Fair Organizing Committee Hartati Murdaya.

This year's exhibition is notably larger, with an increase in participants and booths compared to previous years. A total of 2,800 participants and 1,800 booths are present, comprising 55% private sector entities and 45% Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), all showcasing their flagship products across the venue. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government's pavilion is located in Hall C1, featuring various agencies including the Health Office, Transportation Office, Housing and Settlement Office, Bank DKI, PAM Jaya, Bapenda DKI Jakarta, MRT Jakarta, and Pasar Jaya, among others.

Congratulations to Jakarta Fair, it's more festive than last year. Hopefully, transactions will be above Rp8 trillion and attendance above 6 million.

— Anung PramonoGovernor Pramono commented on the current year's event, comparing it favorably to the previous year and setting expectations for growth.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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