The Jakarta government is rolling out a special gift for Jakartans to mark the city’s 499th anniversary.

Public transport services, including the MRT, LRT, and Transjakarta, will be free of charge for the occasion.

Similarly, admission to tourist attractions managed by the Jakarta government—including Ancol, museums, Monas, and Ragunan Wildlife Park—as well as sports facilities, will be free of charge.

"This policy applies on Monday, June 22, which is Jakarta’s 499th anniversary, and again on Saturday, June 27," said Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung in Joglo, Kembangan, West Jakarta, Thursday (6/11).

To mark Jakarta's anniversary, an array of public entertainment events is set to be rolled out. Pramono stated that the Jakarta government will showcase artists from Jakarta and beyond during the events from June 27 to 28.

"Given that this is a public celebration involving the residents, we will host several musical acts from both the capital and other regions," he added.

He hopes that this anniversary treat will be well-received and bring meaningful benefits to the people of Jakarta.

"Thus, all aforementioned services will be complimentary. We trust that this will be of great use to our residents," he asserted.