Sumenep Promenade is a park in Menteng, Central Jakarta. The park is on either side of a canal that receives waste water and surface runoff. The park was previously known as Taman Lawang, and it had a reputation as a hangout for “waria” and homeless at night. The park was revamped in 2020 and named […]
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Rempang residents: We are ready to support the government, but don’t relocate
[Map of the Rempang Eco City development area plan by PT Makmur Elok Graha (MEG).] KBRN, Batam: Residents of Rempang, Galang District, admit that they are ready to support the government for the construction of Rempang Eco City, the construction of which will be handled by PT Makmur Elok Graha (MEG). However, Rempang residents asked […]
Jakarta MRT: Maps, resources, and news for the Mass Rapid Transit of Jakarta
The Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (Jakarta MRT) is a rapid transit system in Jakarta, Indonesia. The MRT is part of the rail transit network of Jakarta, along with LRT and commuter railways. The North-South Line opened on 24 March 2019, and the northern extension is under construction. The East-West Line and Outer–Ring Line are planned. […]
Nusantara – New Capital City of Indonesia
Indonesia is planning to move its capital from Jakarta in Java to a new city named Nusantara in East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. The move is in part to relieve pressure on traffic-clogged Jakarta, which is sinking, polluted and crowded. A new capital city would also be a way of symbolically centralising the […]
Future Medan: Construction and transport projects in the largest city in Sumatra
Medan has a population of about 2.5 million people, making it the largest city in Sumatra. The city has ambitious plans to build an LRT system and expand the airport into a regional hub. It also has a historic city centre that is being renovated. Here is a list of construction and transport projects in […]
Surabaya Urban Rail Transit
Surabaya is the capital city of East Java Province and the second-largest city in Indonesia. There have been some proposals for a transit system for the city, which has been referred to as an MRT. Proposed systems include lightrail, tram, and monorail. This article will use the catch-all urban rail transit in reference to systems […]
La Nyalla promises to propose to Jokowi that North Bali Airport development returns to PSN
[Chairman of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) AA La Nyalla Mahmud Mattalitti, during a visit to Buleleng Regency, Bali Province, Monday (19/6/2023). (Hasan)] Chairman of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) of the Republic of Indonesia AA La Nyalla Mahmud Mattalitti said he would propose to President Jokowi that the […]
Siantar – Parapat Railway: The missing link for the Medan – Lake Toba Railway
The Siantar – Parapat Railway is a proposed railway to connect Medan to Lake Toba in North Sumatra. There is already a railway from Medan to Siantar, so this extension is the missing link to connect the largest city in Sumatra to one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island. [Parapat on Lake […]
Batam LRT
Batam LRT is a proposed light rail transit system on Batam Island, Indonesia. The Batam LRT will have two routes, from Batam Center to Tanjung Uncang and from Batu Ampar to Hang Nadim Airport. The $1.5 million investment project will see a 27.54 km route on the first line and 27.93 km on the second […]
Bali Railway Concept Map
There have been numerous proposals over the years for a Bali railway. Every announcement is archived on the Bali Railway page, which goes back to at least 2011. To visualise what a Bali rail system would look like, I present this Bali railway concept map. [View and download the full-size map.] This is a concept […]
