JAKARTA - Member of Commission B of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Wa Ode Herlina, admitted that he agreed with the decision of the Governor of DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung to prohibit fireworks in the New Year's Eve celebration in Jakarta.
The ban is aimed at all New Year's Eve events held by the DKI Provincial Government, as well as tourist attractions and private parties that apply for permits for New Year's Eve activities in 2026.
Wa Ode assessed that this policy reflects Jakarta's empathetic attitude towards regions that are grieving due to disasters, including post-disaster flood and landslide handling in Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra.
"Jakarta as a national barometer must show a caring attitude and not be excessive when other regions are grieving," Wa Ode told reporters, Wednesday, December 24.
According to Wa Ode, the policy is not only about celebration, but also contains a moral message so that the people of Jakarta can also feel empathy for disaster victims who are still in the recovery process.
He assessed that the ban on fireworks parties was also in line with efforts to maintain public order. New Year's Eve celebrations, which are usually centered on a number of points, often trigger large crowds and have the potential to create new problems, including security and environmental cleanliness.
In addition to the aspect of empathy, Wa Ode highlighted the consideration of budget efficiency in the policy. He said that limiting celebrations could reduce spending that was not urgent, while minimizing the generation of waste from celebrations.
The PDI Perjuangan politician hopes that the people of Jakarta can interpret the new year in a simpler and meaningful way, without excessive euphoria. He also emphasized the importance of compliance by all parties with the policies set by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.
"We will also monitor the implementation of this circular so that the private sector, especially the managers of tourist attractions and hotels, also comply and are in line with the spirit of simplicity," said Wa Ode.
Previously, the Governor of DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung banned fireworks on New Year's Eve 2026 in Jakarta for private parties that require permits, such as hotels, shopping centers, and entertainment areas.
This was stated by Pramono after holding a meeting with the DKI Provincial Government regarding the preparation of the 2026 New Year's Eve celebration in Jakarta which has changed from the preparation of the initial concept.
"The concentration for the new year, which we originally planned to have fireworks and so on, in the meeting I had decided for the entire Jakarta area, which was held by the government and private parties, we asked for no fireworks," said Pramono at the DKI Jakarta City Hall, Monday, December 22.
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