Jakarta has consistently ranked among the 10 most polluted cities in the world since May. But last week, it topped global charts compiled by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir, sparking heated debate. - Antara
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): The Environment and Forestry Ministry has moved to shut down the operation of four companies alleged to be running activities that caused major pollution in the Greater Jakarta area.
The ministry's Environmental and Forestry Law Enforcement Director General Rasio Ridho Sani announced the decision on Wednesday (Aug 23) with the order for the four companies to cease operation effective immediately.
