Commemorating The Earth Day, Governor Anies Turns Off The Lights Of The Capital City Tonight
Jakarta Commemorates World Earth Day (Photo: Pixabay)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan will turn off the lights in a number of icons of the capital city of Jakarta for 60 minutes on Saturday night, April 24. This blackout is in commemoration of the world's

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"The blackout starts from 20.30 p.m. to 21.30 p.m. local time", said the announcement made by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government on the @dkijakarta Instagram account, Saturday, April 24.

One hour of blackout was carried out to save energy to protect the earth from carbon pollution. "Saving energy is one of the important things to protect the earth and the continuity of life on earth", he wrote.

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government also asked residents to participate in this action by also turning off the lights in their homes. "It takes serious action to face climate change and show love for the earth. Time to get used to saving energy", he wrote again.

Here are seven other symbols and locations that will be turned off:

1. National Monument (Monas) and its fountain

2. Arjuna Wiwaha Statue and its fountain

3. General Sudirman statue

4. City Hall of the Government of DKI Jakarta

5. HI roundabout and fountain

6.The youth sculptures and fountains

7.The Hero Statue

In addition to the seven symbols, lights will also be turned off in a number of locations, as well as their locations:

Central Jakarta: Jl. Raya Lieutenant Suprapto (Cempaka Putih) and Gunung Sahari

North Jakarta: Jl. Yos Sudarso and Perintis Kemerdekaan

West Jakarta: Jl. Daan Mogot and Kembangan Raya (Front of West Jakarta Mayor's Office)

South Jakarta: Jl. Prapanca Raya (Front of the South Jakarta Mayor's Office) and


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