The Jakarta government has ensured that the optimization of the 2026 City Budget (APBD) will be strategically directed toward addressing vital public needs. These priorities include flood mitigation, waste management, public transportation, food subsidies, social protection, and the fulfillment of children’s rights.

This commitment was delivered by Jakarta City Secretary Uus Kuswanto, representing Governor Pramono Anung, during a Plenary Session at the Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) on Friday (9/4).

During the session, Uus delivered the Governor’s formal response to the general views expressed by various factions regarding the Draft Bylaw on the 2026 Revised APBD and the Draft Bylaw on Child-Friendly Cities (KLA).

“The executive branch stands in agreement with the PKS, NasDem, and Golkar factions regarding the absorption of regional expenditure. We're optimizing this absorption through regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure all programs remain on schedule,” he expressed.

To bolster flood control, the Jakarta government is strengthening priority mapping, intensifying pump maintenance, and tightening oversight of drainage systems and floodgates. The readiness of these pumps is monitored around the clock through a dedicated Command Center.

In the waste management sector, the administration is enforcing Governor’s Instruction No. 5/2026, which promotes waste sorting and processing at the source. This policy focuses on optimizing temporary waste collection sites (TPS and TPS3R), expanding the capacity of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plants in Bantargebang and Rorotan, and cracking down on illegal dumping sites.

In the transportation sector, any adjustments to Transjakarta fares will be approached with caution, based on comprehensive studies to ensure continued public affordability. The service continues to grow with the expansion of Transjabodetabek and preparations for Transjakarta’s maritime transport services, which are slated to begin operations by 2027.

The city is also maintaining its financial support for National Health Insurance (JKN) premiums for residents. To ensure social assistance is accurately targeted, the government utilizes the DTSEN (Integrated Social Economic Data), which is cross-referenced with multiple data sources.

"On the expenditure side, the increased budget allocation is earmarked for meeting the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) requirements, food subsidies, and fuel price adjustments," Uus explained.

Currently, subsidized food is accessible at 197 spots across Jakarta, including Seribu Islands, as part of the city's effort to maintain affordable living.

Parallel to this, the new Child-Friendly City mandate aims for real results: zero tolerance for violence against children, better education access for all, and enhanced child welfare. The government is not just focusing on policy, but also on physical infrastructure.

“We'll continue to build more RPTRA facilities evenly across the city. These spaces will be designed with a focus on quality, safety, and accessibility, ensuring they are fully disability-friendly,” she explained, Friday (9/4).

Then, the city is also strengthening child mental health services and digital protection through counseling, early detection, digital literacy programs, harmful content filtering, and robust cyberbullying reporting mechanisms.

Uus hoped that the two Draft Bylaw would be promptly approved and enacted as bylaws, following the legislative process with the Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD).

"The optimization of the 2026 APBD is expected to play a vital role in realizing Jakarta's vision as a competitive and sustainable global city and economic hub that ensures the prosperity of all its residents," he concluded.