Often Used as a Place of Prostitution, DKI Provincial Government Claims to Monitor More than 1,300 City Parks and Forests in Jakarta 

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government claims that supervision of parks and urban forests has been tightened following the discovery of alleged immoral activities in the Cawang City Forest, East Jakarta.

Special Staff to the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Chico Hakim, said that the number of green open spaces (RTH) in Jakarta reached thousands of points and all of them were under surveillance.

As of early 2026, there are more than 1,300 neighborhood parks and city parks, as well as around 100-120 urban forests spread across the region.

"By 2025, 21 new RTHs have been built, including 15 parks and 3 urban forests, with the target to continue to increase to approach 30% of the RTH area in accordance with the Law. The current RTH area is around 5.31-5.45% of the total area of Jakarta," said Chico in a statement, Monday, March 2.

He explained that the supervision was carried out 24 hours a day with CCTV at key points, joint night patrols by Satpol PP, police, TNI/Babinsa-Bhabinkamtibmas, installation of LED fire lights, pruning of shady vegetation, and closing illegal access.

"The routine night operation starts at 21.00 WIB at vulnerable locations, plus monitoring via applications and citizen reports (112 or JAKI)," he said.

This step is strengthened by physical arrangements in a number of locations. The government closed illegal access, cut trees that were too shady, and installed additional lights to eliminate dark spots.

In addition to discipline, the Provincial Government also claims to involve the community in supervision through direct reports and complaint applications. Law enforcement against perpetrators of abuse of public spaces will also be carried out.

"Cooperation with the community, education, and strict enforcement of the law against perpetrators and misuse of contraceptives and so on. The focus is on early prevention through continuous monitoring and citizen reports. We continue to increase efforts so that RTH remains safe and comfortable for residents," he said.