Lebih dari 95 Ribu Warga Jakarta Hidup dalam Jurang Kemiskinan

Summary

In 2022, extreme poverty in Jakarta surged, with over 95,000 residents facing severe hardships. The poverty rate increased from 0.6% to 0.89%, with North Jakarta being the most affected. Despite various government assistance programs, such as the Jakarta Smart Card and subsidies, many families live in substandard conditions, with inadequate housing, sanitation, and access to clean water. Personal stories from residents in Muara Baru reveal the harsh realities of daily life in poverty. The government's target to reduce poverty to near zero by 2024 requires urgent and more effective measures to address the root causes of this widespread issue.

Takeaways

• 😀 The number of people living in extreme poverty in Jakarta rose to over 95,000 in 2022, with an alarming increase from 0.6% to 0.89% compared to 2021.
• 😀 North Jakarta (Jakarta Utara) has the highest rate of extreme poverty, with 35,770 residents living under severe conditions.
• 😀 Extreme poverty is defined by a daily expenditure of less than 1.9 USD (approximately 11,633 IDR) or below 350,000 IDR per month.
• 😀 The local government has introduced social assistance programs such as the Jakarta Smart Card, the elderly card, and food subsidies, yet poverty persists.
• 😀 Interviews with residents, such as Pak Agus Daeng and Ibu Alina, reveal that despite occasional aid, many live in inadequate housing and have limited access to essential resources.
• 😀 Residents in Muara Baru, a poor district in North Jakarta, live in homes made of wood and bamboo, at risk of collapse, and often struggle with sanitation issues.
• 😀 Pak Agus Daeng’s family of seven lives in a small, one-room house with limited space and only one area for sleeping, cooking, and other activities.
• 😀 Flooding and sea water intrusion are frequent problems in Muara Baru, although a new dam project has mitigated some flooding in recent years.
• 😀 Ibu Alina and her family have lived in their house for over 20 years, facing difficulties with water access, where they rely on buying water for drinking and cooking.
• 😀 Many families in the area, including Ibu Alina’s, survive on inconsistent income, with some working informal jobs like assembling children’s toys or engaging in labor on land due to weather conditions.
• 😀 The government’s goal of reducing poverty to nearly zero by 2024, as stated by President Joko Widodo, is at risk of being an unfulfilled promise without more concrete actions and targeted interventions.

Q & A

What is the key issue highlighted in the transcript regarding poverty in Jakarta?

The key issue is the alarming increase in extreme poverty in Jakarta, with over 95,000 residents living in extreme poverty in 2022, a rise from 0.6% to 0.89% of the population compared to the previous year.

What is the definition of extreme poverty according to the transcript?

Extreme poverty is defined as having daily expenditures of less than 1.9 USD (approximately 11,633 IDR) or monthly expenditures below 350,000 IDR.

Which area in Jakarta is most affected by extreme poverty?

Jakarta Utara (North Jakarta) is the area with the highest rate of extreme poverty, with 35,770 people living in extreme poverty.

How does the Jakarta government provide assistance to the poor, according to the transcript?

The Jakarta government provides various forms of social assistance, including senior citizen cards, Jakarta Smart Cards, disability cards, worker cards, and subsidized school and food assistance.

Why does the government claim there should be no extreme poverty in Jakarta?

The government claims that there should be no extreme poverty in Jakarta due to the social assistance programs in place, although the reality on the ground contradicts this claim.

What challenges do residents of the Muara Baru fishing village face?

Residents face severe living conditions, including small homes made of flimsy materials like plywood and bamboo, prone to flooding, limited sanitation, and a lack of access to clean water for drinking and cooking.

What is the condition of the homes in Muara Baru as described in the transcript?

The homes are extremely basic, with walls made of plywood, foundations of wood and bamboo, and no concrete or solid foundation. Some homes are at risk of collapsing and are located in areas prone to flooding.

How does Pak Agus Daeng describe the situation of flood risks in his area?

Pak Agus Daeng mentions that the area was prone to flooding before the construction of a new dam, but the situation has improved since then, and floods are no longer an issue.

What is the monthly income of Zainal from Muara Baru, and how is it spent?

Zainal’s monthly income is approximately 2 million IDR, with most of the expenses going toward running a small boat for fishing. He also has to buy clean water for drinking and cooking, which further strains his budget.

What does the Vice President's warning imply about the government's approach to poverty alleviation?

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin's warning suggests that government funds allocated for poverty alleviation should not be wasted on non-productive activities like study trips. Instead, the focus should be on tangible solutions to reduce poverty, particularly in Jakarta.