Jakarta shuts down Car Free Day


Ongoing testing: A healthcare worker in protective gear collecting a swab sample to be tested for Covid-19 from a vendor at a traditional market in Jakarta. — Reuters

The Car Free Day in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta was shut down again to rein in the spread of Covid-19 after large crowds turned up during the event.

“Temporarily, the Car Free Day on Sudirman and Thamrin streets is shut down,” head of the Jakarta Transportation Department Syafrin Liputo said, referring to the sites of the weekly event.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Aseanplus News

Over 1,100 olive ridley hatchlings released in Philippines' Bataan region
Thailand and Cambodia want Malaysia to remain as peace facilitators, says Tok Mat
New Zealand and Kiribati relationship warms with partnership agreement
Nine arrested in North Sumatra over alleged baby trafficking
Cybercrime awareness efforts target Brunei senior citizens
Anwar: US Board of Peace needs to stop Zionist attacks first
Ant-backed Chinese AI agent developer DeepWisdom aims to help solo entrepreneurs
Record tourists to Japan, despite plunge in Chinese visitors
Cambodia makes US$15.5bil from exports of garments, shoes, travel goods in 2025
Taiwan says it will lead 'democratic' high-tech supply chain with US

Others Also Read