Denying The Statement By The Deputy Of Central Jakarta Walkot, Anies Affirms That Citayam Fashion Show At Zebra Cross Dukuh Atas Is Not Prohibited

ILLUSTRATION/A group of teenagers from Citayam gathered in the Sudirman area of Jakarta with quirky fashion styles. (ANTARA/Chairul Rohman)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan emphasized that the Citayam Fashion Show, which is often held in the afternoon and evening at the zebra cross in the Dukuh Atas area, Sudirman, Central Jakarta, is not prohibited.

This contradicts the statement from the Central Jakarta City Government which stated that the "SCBD" youth catwalk (Sudirman, Citayam, Bojonggede, Depok) in the crossing area was prohibited.

"There is a decree, no? As long as there is no letter, then there is no ban," said Anies at DKI Jakarta City Hall, Friday, July 22.

Anies reiterated that there is no official regulation that prohibits activities such as fashion shows at the zebra cross.

"If there is a decree, it means it is a stipulation. If there is no decree, then it is not a provision. The country is regulated through regulations. As long as there are no regulations, there are no prohibitions," he said.

Previously, the Central Jakarta City Government strictly prohibited the "SCBD" youth trend fashion show using a zebra cross in the Dukuh Atas area, Tanah Abang District, Central Jakarta.

"Don't make catwalks or fashion shows at the zebra cross. Everyone, please, obey the rules regarding the use of sidewalks," said Deputy Mayor of Central Jakarta, Irwandi when contacted by reporters, Thursday, July 21.

Irwandi said that the zebra crossing was for other road users. Thus, the activities of the youth on the zebra cross are not allowed.

"As a result of this activity there are road users who are disturbed, it's not just the 'SCBD' teenagers who use it, but many people use it," said Irwandi.