Jakarta’s city-owned development giant, Jakpro, is currently wearing two hats. The company has reaffirmed its commitment to walking a fine line between its role as a catalyst for public infrastructure and its status as a professionally-run, sustainable business entity.

Jakpro’s strategic roadmap is now locked in step with City Hall’s blueprint to transform Jakarta into a world-class, competitive, and inclusive global hub.

As the gatekeeper of the city’s most strategic assets and infrastructure, Jakpro finds itself in a league of its own—though the position is not without its hurdles. On one hand, the firm is shouldering the heavy lifting for massive public works that have a massive ripple effect on Jakarta’s social, economic, and environmental landscape.

Jakpro President Director, Takwin said, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword for Jakpro—it is baked into the company’s DNA across every strategic mandate and high-stakes project.

He emphasized that the firm is going the extra mile to ensure that successfully delivering a project means more than just crossing the finish line. It’s about moving the needle on social and environmental impacts through a data-driven and measurable approach.

"That is precisely why our sustainability reports are a cornerstone of our operations. They ensure we walk the talk and maintain ironclad accountability across all our business lines," he stated, Sunday (3/8).

Jakpro is aiming for the big leagues, eyeing a transformation into Jakarta’s "City Master Developer". This pivot is perfectly timed as the capital shifts gears to become a competitive, sustainable global powerhouse.

In Jakpro’s vision, a City Master Developer is more than just a builder—it’s the orchestrator-in-chief. The goal is to call the shots on an integrated urban scale, connecting the dots between urban planning, public transit, and economic drivers to create a single, frictionless ecosystem.

This vision is not just talk; it's already baked into the company’s long-term roadmap. The strategy is a three-act play: first, shoring up the foundation through rock-solid governance; second, breathing life into integrated development zones; and finally, bringing it all under one roof with a professionally managed, sustainable portfolio.

"This roadmap serves as our north star. It allows us to strike the perfect balance between our public-sector mandates and beefing up our corporate business structure," he explained.

Jakarta BUMD's Development Agency Head, Syaefullah Hidayat asserted, Jakpro’s evolution is in lockstep with the city’s long-term vision for its regional enterprises—a strategy that favors playing the long game over chasing quick wins.

He noted that when it comes to oversight, the Jakarta government is looking far beyond the bottom line. City Hall is not just crunching the numbers on annual profits to determine success.

"Jakpro is tackling high-level mandates that are marathons, not sprints. Because of that, you have to look at the big picture. Their performance must be measured holistically—taking into account their governance, business resilience, risk management, and how much they are actually moving theneedle for Jakarta’s development," he explained.

The pivot toward becoming a "City Master Developer" is essentially Jakpro doubling down on shoring up the city’s asset management and investment foundations.

"This transformation is more than just a fresh coat of paint on our business model. It’s a strategic move to ensure public assets are firing on all cylinders—managed with ironclad accountability to deliver an economic and social payoff that lasts for generations," he clarified.

He added that Jakpro’s transformation is a savvy pivot—an adaptive response to Jakarta’s shifting identity and status. In this new chapter, the firm is doubling down on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) to ensure the city’s veins and arteries—its transit lines—provide frictionless connectivity for residents while fast-tracking inclusive economic wins.

"By taking the reins of the city’s strategic assets, Jakpro is crafting a business ecosystem where the fruits of development are shared more broadly. Our aim is to ensure that as the city evolves, a rising tide lifts all boats," he continued.

Governor’s Special Staff Deputy Coordinator, Yustinus Prastowo is calling for a wider lens when evaluating Jakpro’s performance. He emphasized that the firm’s role must be viewed through the bigger picture of Jakarta’s holistic urban roadmap, noting that the city sees Jakpro as a strategic lynchpin for its development policies.

"Their worth isn't tied to a single project or just one number on the ledger. It's about how they move the needle for urban mobility, level up the quality of our city spaces, and cement Jakarta’s standing on the world stage," he continued.

He argued that urban development creates ripple effects that cross sectors and timeframes. True success, he insists, requires looking at the big picture—calculating the macro-economic, social, and environmental payoffs that will benefit residents for years to come.

"In that light, Jakpro’s pivot to becoming a City Master Developer isn't just relevant—it's mission-critical for the future of Jakarta," he added.

He added that Jakpro is consistently raising the bar by adhering to international environmental and sustainability standards across its portfolio. This commitment is a key part of the firm's green offensive to help Jakarta cross the net-zero finish line by 2050.

"Jakarta is poised to become a global economic powerhouse, and the opportunity is massive. Jakpro’s role is to ensure that urban development doesn't happen in silos. We are here to orchestrate these moving parts into a single, cohesive ecosystem that delivers a tangible boost to our residents' quality of life," he closed.