Jakarta news

Here are some recent news articles from Jakarta, Indonesia:

Headlines:

  1. "Jakarta Floods: Heavy Rain Causes Widespread Disruption" (The Jakarta Post)
  2. "Indonesia's Capital City to Move to Borneo by 2024" (BBC News)
  3. "Jakarta's Air Quality Ranks as World's Worst, Says Study" (The Jakarta Globe)
  4. "Indonesia's President Joko Widodo Inaugurates New Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail" (The Straits Times)
  5. "Jakarta's Traffic Congestion Worsens, Causing Frustration for Commuters" (The Jakarta Times)

News Articles:

  1. "Jakarta Floods: Heavy Rain Causes Widespread Disruption" (The Jakarta Post)

Heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Jakarta on Monday, disrupting traffic and daily life in the city. The floodwaters, which were up to 1.5 meters deep in some areas, forced the closure of several major roads and caused thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

  1. "Indonesia's Capital City to Move to Borneo by 2024" (BBC News)

Indonesia's government has announced plans to move the country's capital city from Jakarta to a new location on the island of Borneo by 2024. The move is aimed at reducing the burden on Jakarta, which is sinking at a rate of up to 25 cm per year due to subsidence and rising sea levels.

  1. "Jakarta's Air Quality Ranks as World's Worst, Says Study" (The Jakarta Globe)

A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) has ranked Jakarta's air quality as the worst in the world. The study found that the city's air pollution levels are 10 times higher than the recommended limit, causing serious health problems for residents.

  1. "Indonesia's President Joko Widodo Inaugurates New Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail" (The Straits Times)

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has inaugurated the new Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities from four hours to just 50 minutes. The rail line is part of a larger plan to develop Indonesia's transportation infrastructure.

  1. "Jakarta's Traffic Congestion Worsens, Causing Frustration for Commuters" (The Jakarta Times)

Jakarta's traffic congestion has worsened in recent months, causing frustration for commuters who are forced to spend hours stuck in traffic. The city's traffic congestion is caused by a combination of factors, including a lack of public transportation options and a growing population.