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Jakarta Governor Confirms Revitalization of Islamic Centre Mosque After Four-Year Wait

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung confirmed the revitalization of the Jakarta Islamic Centre (JIC) mosque.
  • The mosque has been awaiting comprehensive repairs since a fire in 2022.
  • The provincial government is open to collaborating with external parties, including those offering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.

Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung, has announced that the revitalization of the Jakarta Islamic Centre (JIC) mosque in North Jakarta is moving forward. The mosque has been in a state of disrepair since a significant fire occurred four years ago, in 2022.

The Islamic Center or the mosque in North Jakarta is currently undergoing calculations to commence repairs and renovation soon.

— Pramono AnungGovernor of Jakarta announcing the upcoming revitalization of the JIC mosque.

"The Islamic Center or the mosque in North Jakarta is currently undergoing calculations to commence repairs and renovation soon," Pramono stated. He indicated that the provincial government is finalizing these calculations as the initial step. The governor expressed a commitment to expediting the revitalization process so the mosque can be fully operational again.

The Jakarta provincial government is also exploring partnerships for the revitalization project. "We are open to collaborating with external parties," Pramono explained. "This is akin to corporate social responsibility in the private sector, but it's more or less like that."

We are open to collaborating with external parties. This is akin to corporate social responsibility in the private sector, but it's more or less like that.

— Pramono AnungGovernor of Jakarta explaining the government's openness to external support for the mosque's renovation.

Encouragingly, Pramono noted that several parties have already expressed willingness to support the mosque's repair and revitalization. "Thank God, there are now those willing to repair and renovate the mosque," he said. The fire in October 2022 caused the dome of the JIC mosque to collapse, creating panic among local residents.

Thank God, there are now those willing to repair and renovate the mosque.

— Pramono AnungGovernor of Jakarta expressing optimism about securing external help for the JIC mosque.
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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.

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