Waiting For The Localization Of Prostitution In Mount Antang To Leave KAI's Land: 100 Buildings Will Be Ordered, Occupants Choose To Unload Their Own

Gunung Antang area, a place of prostitution in East Jakarta/ Photo: Rizky Sulistio/ VOI

JAKARTA - In the aftermath of rampant acts of crime, prostitution, gambling and brawls in the Gunung Antang localization, finally PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) targets the control of the localization to be completed this July.

According to information compiled by VOI, residents of the building in the Gunung Antang localization, land owned by PT KAI, East Jakarta, received a letter of socialization for the demolition of the building on June 28, last year.

In the socialization invitation letter published on June 28, 2022, it is written:

PT KAI together with the East Jakarta City Government will make arrangements in the area between Manggarai Station - Jatinegara Station (Gunung Antang). We intend to invite residents of buildings on land owned by PT KAI to socialize the control plan.

The socialization with the owners of illegal buildings on land owned by PT KAI, the localization of Gunung Antang, was held at the Jatinegara District office, East Jakarta on Thursday, June 30, last.

Responding to the circular letter, Head of Public Relations of PT KAI Daop 1, Eva Chairunisa confirmed that there was socialization of the demolition to the occupants of the land owned by PT KAI.

"Yes, that's right. (the results of the socialization) They are willing to carry out independent demolition of the program this July. There are about 100 (buildings)," Eva said when confirmed by VOI, Wednesday, July 6.

Eva further explained, after a meeting between PT KAI and the East Jakarta City Government and the residents of Mount Antang, it was agreed that the building owner would start demolishing the building himself.

"At a meeting with the squatters yesterday, most of them were willing to dismantle themselves," he said.

Eva also ensured that the control of a number of illegal buildings in the form of cafes and illegal huts would be completed in July at this time.

"This July (completed demolition)," he said.

Previously reported, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) as the land owner is targeting the demolition of the Gunung Antang prostitution site, Matraman District, East Jakarta in July.

A number of illegal buildings will be made public facilities, one of which is the Green Open Space (RTH).

Currently, PT KAI is still coordinating with the East Jakarta City Government regarding the plan to control or demolish the Gunung Antang localization.

"Hopefully this July target can be completed," said Head of Public Relations of PT KAI Daop 1, Eva Chairunisa to reporters, Thursday, June 23.