Jakarta Institute asks DKI DPRD does not hesitate to support the Pam Jaya IPO plan

Jakarta – Jakarta Institute assesses the doubts of the DKI Jakarta DPRD in the support of the Pam Jaya Adjustment Public Presentation (IPO) to impede the fulfillment of the basic rights of citizens for clean water. Without a breakthrough in financing, the target of 100 percent access to clean water in the capital is difficult to achieve. Director of the Jakarta Institute Agung Nugroho emphasized that the IPO is not the same as privatization. “The provincial government can still be a majority shareholder, even a veto on strategic decisions. IPOs actually make Pam Jaya more transparent, accountable and effective,” Agung said in a written statement on Sunday (9/14/2025). Browse to continue with the content he explained, water regulations in Indonesia are clear, from Act No. 17 of 2019 regarding water resources, pp number 122 of 2015 regarding drinking water supply system (SPAM), to the Jakarta Governor -Regulation No. 7 of 2022. All of these rules confirm that water is the basic rights of citizens and that the provision of the government’s obligation is. “IPO has not deleted the obligation at all,” Agung said. “The existing regulations are binding. That is, although Pam Jaya is an open company, it is still obliged to comply with the mandate of public services. Tariff regulations, service coverage, to the obligation to provide access to the poor, cannot be changed just because there are investors.” He added. To prevent business orientation alone, the Jakarta Institute has submitted four security fences: 1. Limit the ownership of foreign shares and large corporations. 2.. Access to the public service clause in Pam Jaya ad/art. 3. Guarantee social rates for the poor. 4. Strengthening the mechanism of public supervision by the DPRD and civil society. Agung also quoted international practice. Pub in Singapore is run by the government with modern corporate standards, which only involve the private sector on infrastructure projects. The result, almost 100 percent access to clean water. Maynilad and Manila Water in the Philippines recorded on the scholarship continue to execute public service obligations under the strict regulations of the government. “Examples of Singapore and the Philippines show that the IPO is not a threat. In fact, hesitation of the Jakarta residents will face the limitations of clean water,” Agung said. Jakarta Institute emphasized that the construction of water infrastructure will be slow without extra capital of IPO and will tax the APBD. “We urge the DKI Jakarta DPRD to be progressive. Don’t let political doubt hinder the basic rights of citizens over clean water,” Agung concluded. (Anl/Ega)