The Papanggo Urban Village PPSU personnel, Tanjung Priok District, North Jakarta painted a mural on 80-meters-long wall at Gang Kapuk, Jalan Papanggo I, RT 06/02.

Head of Papanggo Urban Village, Harry Firmansyah, said the mural painting is part of prime area arrangement and an effort to prevent vandalism.

"Previously, this area was covered in vandalism, making it look barren a nd slum," he said, Sunday (10/5).

According to him, the mural painting was started in end of August by involving four PPSU personnel.

"Now the painting is fully completed," he added.

Harry explained that the arrangement also collaborated with City Park and Forestry Sub-agency to provide decorated plants. North Jakarta Water Resource Sub-agency also dredged water channel in the area.

Meanwhile, Nurshafa (22), a local resident, state the arrangement is important since the area is the main resident access.

"We appreciate the arrangement that makes our area beautiful and good looking," she admitted.