Want to Move to Jakarta? Put Down a Deposit, Says Deputy Governor
Jakarta. The Jakarta administration is considering charging newcomers to the capital a "security deposit," as was once made compulsory by Ali Sadikin, Jakarta’s legendary governor in the 1970s.
“During Ali Sadikin’s time, this requirement was a popular move. Newcomers are allowed to come and stay in Jakarta, but they have to pay the deposit as a kind of warranty,” said Djarot Saiful Hidayat, Jakarta’s Deputy Governor, on Saturday (02/07).
If the newcomers fail to get jobs or fall into crime, they will be sent back to their hometown using money from the deposit.
Jakarta's population is already overflowing, and new residents will pile on the burden for the administration.
“Don’t bring friends, families and especially people with no skills to Jakarta. They will be a burden to society and the government,” Djarot said.
According to the government's plan, newcomers to the city will be allowed to stay initially for six months. If they can find jobs within that time, their status can be re-evaluated.
However, Djarot said the administration still has to refine the policy first, including by developing an accurate database system.
The city hall is considering expanding the Jakarta Smart City app to build the database. “The app can acquire data from newcomers, where they live and what they do,” Djarot said.
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