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Jakarta Governor: Malls Don't Need High Fences, More Trees Preferred

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung believes high fences around malls and offices are unnecessary and create a negative perception of the city's safety.
  • He suggests that instead of tall fences, property managers should focus on planting more trees to enhance the aesthetic appeal and create a greener environment.
  • The Jakarta Provincial Government plans to coordinate on this issue to ensure residents feel secure and comfortable, prioritizing a more open and pleasant urban atmosphere.

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has voiced his opinion that the trend of installing high fences around malls and office buildings in the capital is excessive and unwarranted. He argues that such measures can inadvertently foster a negative perception of Jakarta's security, despite the city currently being in a safe condition.

So, regarding the prohibition, frankly, there isn't a specific one. But by making excessive fences, it disturbs comfort, disturbs, well, Jakarta, which I think should be better now.

— Pramono AnungGovernor of Jakarta explained his view on the excessive use of high fences around commercial and office buildings.

"So, regarding the prohibition, frankly, there isn't a specific one. But by making excessive fences, it disturbs comfort, disturbs, well, Jakarta, which I think should be better now," Anung stated on Saturday. He believes these high barriers detract from the city's overall comfort and present an unnecessary image of insecurity.

Instead of erecting imposing fences, the Governor proposed a greener alternative: increased tree planting. Anung suggested that property managers should prioritize cultivating more greenery within their premises. "I think the fences don't need to be high. Then, the important thing is many trees, greener. Between one and the next, adjacent, it might be better to open it up," he elaborated.

I think the fences don't need to be high. Then, the important thing is many trees, greener. Between one and the next, adjacent, it might be better to open it up.

— Pramono AnungThe Governor suggested prioritizing greenery over high fences for a better urban environment.

The Jakarta Provincial Government intends to address this phenomenon through coordination and policy. The aim is to ensure that residents continue to feel both safe and comfortable within the city. "So that, we will immediately decide on that, for Jakarta. If it's for other regions, I don't want to interfere, but for Jakarta, I truly desire that all people feel safe and comfortable," Anung affirmed, emphasizing his commitment to a more welcoming urban environment.

So that, we will immediately decide on that, for Jakarta. If it's for other regions, I don't want to interfere, but for Jakarta, I truly desire that all people feel safe and comfortable.

— Pramono AnungAnung affirmed the provincial government's intention to implement policies for a more comfortable and secure Jakarta.
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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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