Pramono Threatens to Take Action against Padel Field that Disturb Residents and is Unlicensed 

DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung/PHOTO: Diah Ayu-VOI

JAKARTA - The existence of padel courts in the middle of residential areas in several regions of Jakarta has attracted attention. In addition to being considered to disturb public order, some residents also questioned the licensing aspect to the environmental impact analysis (amdal) of the sports facility.

In response to this, the Governor of DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung ensured that he had asked the relevant services to carry out direct supervision on the ground.

"So specifically I have asked the relevant agencies that supervise this padel field," said Pramono at Taman Semanggi, South Jakarta, Friday, February 20.

The padel court, which stands in a residential area, is considered to have raised new issues. In addition to noise and activities that take place until the evening, residents also highlight whether the facility has obtained complete permits, including environmental approval.

Pramono said the DKI Provincial Government would immediately summon all parties concerned to discuss this issue.

"I will invite all stakeholders who are specifically related to the padel permit. Tomorrow Monday or Tuesday we will immediately decide," he said.

He emphasized that the DKI Provincial Government would not hesitate to take action if violations were found. Especially for padel fields that disrupt public order, do not get the approval of residents, and do not have complete permits.

"For padel fields that disrupt public order and then do not get the approval of local residents and then the permit is incomplete, then the DKI Jakarta government will take firm action," he said.

"Of course the DKI Jakarta government is not hesitant to take firm action for that," continued Pramono.