Lupa Kata Sandi? Klik di Sini

atau Masuk melalui

Belum Memiliki Akun Daftar di Sini


atau Daftar melalui

Sudah Memiliki Akun Masuk di Sini

Konfirmasi Email

Kami telah mengirimkan link aktivasi melalui email ke rudihamdani@gmail.com.

Klik link aktivasi dan dapatkan akses membaca 2 artikel gratis non Laput di koran dan Majalah Tempo

Jika Anda tidak menerima email,
Kirimkan Lagi Sekarang

Luar Batang Residents Complain about Diminishing Water Supply

Translator

Editor

29 May 2016 16:24 WIB

TEMPO.CO, JakartaHundreds of residents that chose to stay above the ruins of their demolished semi-permanent dwellings at Luar Batang's Fish Market in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, have complained about access to clean water, which has begun to diminish since the area was cleared up by Jakarta's Administration on April 11, 2016.

Clean water - which to date, is supplied aid from volunteers - is getting harder to acquire. Since the demolition and eviction, residents that chose to stay have been relying on aid from volunteers, and clean water were supplied through tanks that are located in a makeshift mosque near their temporary shelter.

However, the supply has begun to decrease since four days ago, complained Cicih, a 47-years old resident of Luar Batang who chose to say. "Usually, the water from the reserve tanks are distributed to a makeshift public washroom and toilet near our shelter, but these days, the tanks are often empty," she complained.

As a result of the diminishing supply of water, said Cicih, any water that's left in the reserve tank are rationed - and is prioritised for ablutions. "Now, I have to go to a public bathroom and pay to meet my needs for clean water," said Cicih on Saturday, May 28, 2016, as she was rebuilding her hut.

Another resident, Supradi, said that disruptions to clean water supply have actually begun around one month prior to the demolition. That said, despite the increasing difficulty, Supradi said that the majority of residents who chose to stay, will remain in Luar Batang, because they are sure that the aid from volunteers will continue to flow.

"Eventually, it will get better - especially since the month of Ramadan is coming," said Supradi. "I've heard that more volunteers are coming in to donate food and water for us for us to break our fast, when the month of fasting comes."

It is known that the demolition of Luar Batang's Fish Market is a part of the government's plan to revitalise the area surrounding Jakarta's Maritime Museum - which it plans to turn into a tourist attraction. Jakarta's Administration also plans to revitalise the historic Luar Batang Mosque, which the Administration claims will be turned into a centre for Islamic tourism.

The demolition itself were met with protests from affected residents, who said that they the revitalisation of the area does not require the demolition of the surrounding areas - especially considering that residents that reside there, have lived there for decades.

Residents whose homes have been demolished, have insisted on staying and rejected any plans for relocation. Currently, they are housed in a temporary shelter built by volunteers and residents.

LARISSA HUDA



Today's Top 3 News: List of Countries That Do Not Recognize Israel

3 jam lalu

Today's Top 3 News: List of Countries That Do Not Recognize Israel

Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.


House Officially Approves Jakarta Special Status Bill

12 jam lalu

House Officially Approves Jakarta Special Status Bill

The House of Representatives (DPR) officially ratified the bill on the special status of Jakarta (RUU DKJ) today, March 28.


House to Pass Jakarta Special Region Bill Today

16 jam lalu

House to Pass Jakarta Special Region Bill Today

The House of Representatives (DPR) was set to hold a meeting today to deliberate on the passage of two bills, including on the Jakarta Special Region.


BMKG Forecasts Rainy Weather Throughout Jakarta Today

1 hari lalu

BMKG Forecasts Rainy Weather Throughout Jakarta Today

The BMKG forecasted that cloudy skies will prevail in Jakarta from the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 27.


Jakarta Sees Influx of Dengue Fever Cases, Governor Says

3 hari lalu

Jakarta Sees Influx of Dengue Fever Cases, Governor Says

Heru Budi Hartono said that dengue fever (DHF) has increased to more than 500 cases in Jakarta throughout 2024.


Jakarta to Involve Private Entities in Seribu Islands' Food Estate Program

3 hari lalu

Jakarta to Involve Private Entities in Seribu Islands' Food Estate Program

Heru Budi Hartono said on Monday that the food estate program in the Seribu Islands or the Thousands Islands would involve private entities.


Acting Governor Heru Budi Apologizes for Jakarta Floods

3 hari lalu

Acting Governor Heru Budi Apologizes for Jakarta Floods

Acting Governor of Jakarta Heru Budi extended his apology to Jakarta residents for the 24-hour flooding that hit several areas of the city on Sunday.


BMKG Forecast Cloudy and Rainy Weather in Parts of Jakarta

3 hari lalu

BMKG Forecast Cloudy and Rainy Weather in Parts of Jakarta

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) released a weather forecast for the capital city of Jakarta for today, March 25.


Water Worries: Indonesia and the U.S. Have Plenty in Common

5 hari lalu

Water Worries: Indonesia and the U.S. Have Plenty in Common

Despite being on other sides of the planet, Jakarta and Iowa are staring down similar issues around water hygiene and supply.


BMKG Weather Forecast: Rainy Morning in Jakarta Today

6 hari lalu

BMKG Weather Forecast: Rainy Morning in Jakarta Today

BMKG forecast that rain will fall on almost all areas in Jakarta this morning, Friday, March 22, 2024.