Jakarta Named Second Most Harmonious Capital in Southeast Asia

Jakarta has been recognized as the second most peaceful and harmonious capital city in Southeast Asia, a distinction that highlights Indonesia's current peak in interreligious harmony. Minister of Religious Affairs, Prof. KH Nasaruddin Umar, announced this achievement, citing independent quantitative data and assessments. He emphasized that this status reflects positively on Indonesia's ability to foster unity amidst diverse religions, cultures, and ethnicities. The Minister made these remarks during the Kick-Off event for the National Choir Festival (Pesparawi) XIV in Jakarta. He called upon all societal elements, including the media, to actively preserve and promote the positive atmosphere of interfaith relations. Nasaruddin stated that Indonesia is currently at its zenith of religious harmony, a period estimated to last through 2025-2026, according to external evaluations. He stressed the importance of collectively safeguarding this achievement to ensure Indonesia remains a model of harmony. The Pesparawi National XIV, scheduled for June 18-28, 2026, in Manokwari, West Papua, is expected to draw over 5,000 participants. Nasaruddin expressed hope that the festival would not only foster a sense of festivity and togetherness but also deepen participants' spiritual understanding.

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We are now in a position as a nation that is at its peak. Our peak harmony is in 2025-2026 according to quantitative data and assessed by others, not the Ministry of Religious Affairs. We are at the peak of harmony right now. Then DKI Jakarta was chosen as the second safest and most harmonious capital in Southeast Asia.