Do You Want To Travel To The Old City? Remember Mr. Anies' Message, Bag The Trash Then Take It Home

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Diah Ayu/VOI)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan gave a message to visitors to the Old City area, West Jakarta. When visiting this Old City, Anies asked them not to litter.

This is because Kota Tua is currently designated as a low emission zone (LEZ). So, according to Anies, maintained cleanliness can optimize environmental quality improvement in the area.

"I hope it is well-maintained. Make sure one thing that must be everywhere, awareness here is emission-free, residue-free, waste-free," said Anies in the Kota Tua area, Friday, August 26.

If there is garbage, Anies said it is better for visitors to pocket the garbage to take home. Thus, there is no waste left in the historic area which is currently being revitalized.

"So if there is garbage, where do you put the trash? In a bag, take it back to the garbage house. Don't give it to the officers! There are a lot of officers here. can be an example of development in all regions," explained Anies.

On that occasion, Anies also stated that the Kota Tua area after the revitalization is a city that describes the future of Jakarta.

This was conveyed by Anies when opening the Kota Tua Batavia Festival. Anies said that the buildings in Kota Tua had been built around 1600. However, according to him, now the face of the future lies in the area.

"The 400-year journey of this city is marked by the buildings built since the 1960s that are in this place. On the other hand, this Old Town has been rebuilt in a few months so it represents the future face of the city," he said.

Currently, the revitalization of the Kota Tua area has been running at 80 percent. In the process, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is structuring pedestrian paths, moving Transjakarta shelters, and controlling street vendors (PKL).

In addition, Kota Tua is also used as a low emission zone (LEZ). Where, there is a prohibition for private motorized vehicles to cross the area.

"This is where LEZ is applied, a low emission zone area. So, in this Old City, we find the 2022 meeting back, looking at 400 years of travel, and going forward we see a new city that represents the future of Jakarta," said Anies.