How the Government Is Attempting to Find Solutions to Air Pollution in the Greater Jakarta Area

The government is scrambling to deal with air pollution in the greater Jakarta area. They set policies while using old data.

Francisca Christy Rosana

August 28, 2023

DIFFERENCES of opinion emerged during a limited cabinet meeting held at the Merdeka Palace on Monday, August 14. This meeting attended by 10 cabinet ministers and three regional heads was about air pollution in the greater Jakarta area. After President Joko Widodo asked about the cause of Jakarta’s high pollution, state officials began to give differing data.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno, who was present at th

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