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Improved Title: Build Pedestrian Access

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Title: Integrated Stasiun Karet and BNI City: A Walkway and Travelator Proposed for Commuters

In a move to improve connectivity and commuter experience, transport experts have suggested building walkways and travelators to connect Stasiun Karet and Stasiun BNI City. This proposal comes in conjunction with discussions to integrate the two stations, which are approximately 350 meters apart.

Djoko Setijowarno, Chairman of the Advocacy and Public Relations Division of the Indonesian Transportation Society (MTI), shared his thoughts on the matter. "The key is to ensure comfortable access for commuters. That could mean providing a pleasant pedestrian path, or if speed is needed, installing travelators," he said.

Stasiun Karet’s limited space poses a challenge for further development, making it difficult even to extend platforms. Meanwhile, Stasiun BNI City has more available land that can be developed.

Integrating Stasiun BNI City and Stasiun Karet promises a faster commute to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, reducing travel time from 56 minutes to 40 minutes. KAI Commuter, together with PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero), is currently discussing and coordinating with the Directorate General of Railways – Ministry of Transportation (DJKA) to integrate the operations of the two stations.

In its efforts to enhance commuter experience, KAI Commuter is also improving facilities at Stasiun BNI City, including enhancing benz shelters to protect pedestrians from sun and rain as they head towards the station.

This integration and proposed pedestrian facilities aim to create a seamless, comfortable, and efficient journey for commuters using these two critical transport hubs.

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Unveiling Closing Words: The Removal of Karet Station Hangs in the Balance

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Anker Laung ke Stasiun BNI City: Dampak Terlintas di Pンガkaran Penutupan Stasiun Karet

Jakarta, 3(1)2025 – Rencana penyempitan layanan kereta rel listrik (KRL) di Stasiun Karet, Jakarta Pusat, mencuat dan memicu respon keras dari pengguna noyau, atau ‘anker’. Mereka tak senang dengan perangkat penutupan stasiun strategis ini, yang sering digunakan setiap harinya.

Curhatan Anker di Stasiun Karet

Hamidah, seorang anker berusia 23 tahun, kesal dengan rencana tietutup Stasiun Karet. Dia perlu berjalan kaki lebih jauh menuju kantornya di dekat Thamrin jika Stasiun Karet ditutup. "Saya kurang setuju. Kalau di BNI City, harus jalannya jauh niya lho," ujarnya.

Hamidah menjelaskan jika turun di Stasiun Karet, ia hanya membutuhkan waktu 10-15 menit berjalan kaki. Ia menyebut Stasiun Karet masih menawarkan keunggulan dibandingkan Stasiun BNI City, seperti akses pintas antar peron tanpa menggunakan tangga atau terowongan.

Feri, seorang anker berusia 34 tahun, juga membela Stasiun Karet. Ia merasa lebih nyaman naik KRL dari Stasiun Karet dibandingkan dari Stasiun BNI City. "Sudah deket rumah saya ini kan. Kalau pindah ke BNI City, harus jalan lebih jauh," ucapnya.

Lawang ke Stasiun BNI City: Dampak Terlintas

Dio,iguous pengguna KRL berusia 27 tahun, menggunakan ojek online untuk melanjutkan perjalanan dari Stasiun Karet ke kantor. IaЈa khuatongong ongkos ojol akan meningkat jika harus turun di Stasiun BNI City. "Kantornya lumayan jauh kalau dari BNI City. Bakal punchedya," katanya.

Menteri Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN) Erick Thohir menyarankan penutupan Stasiun Karet karena jaraknya terlalu dekat dengan Stasiun BNI City, yang membuatnya tidak efisien.

PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI) atau KAI Commuter berencana mengintegrasikan Stasiun BNI City dengan Stasiun Karet untuk mengoptimalisasi perjalanan KRL commuter line.

VP Corporate Communication KAI Commuter, Joni Martinus, menjelaskan bahwa integrasi ini dimaksudkan untuk mengurangi waktu tempuh perjalanan kereta hingga 16 menit.

Alasan Penutupan Stasiun Karet

Menurut Joni, Stasiun Karet yang hanya berjarak 350 meter dari Stasiun BNI City dan memiliki kapasitas tunggu yang tidak cukup membuatnya rentan terhadap kemacetan dan masalah keselamatan.

Pengguna KRL yang masuk ke Stasiun Karet mencapai hampir 2.000 orang setiap jam dengan waktu tunggu pemb

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Locals Protest Closing of Karet Station: The Dawn of Hardship

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Commuters Object to Plan to Shut Down Karet Station, Calling it Inconvenient and Inefficient

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Striking a chord with many commuters, the Indonesian government’s plan to close Closure of KRL Karet Station: The Reason Behind”>Karet Station has faced strong opposition. Users of the popular Commuter Line (KRL) service argue that the move is unjustified and will make life harder for Jakarta‘s working population.

Luke, a 27-year-old office worker, regularly commutes from Tanjung Barat Station to Karet Station, preferring the short 750-meter walk to his office over alternative stations. "There are countless workers in areas like Karet Tengsin, Mega Kuningan, and Sudirman who do the same," he said.

Luke expresses concern over the proposed alternatives. While Sudirman Baru BNI City Station exists, the distance to his office is over a kilometer, and adequate pedestrian paths are lacking. Switching to the JAK Lingko bus from Tebet Station could exacerbate crowding, he believes, and could still keep him locked in traffic jams from Kasablanka to Karet Tengsin.

Motorcycles present another option, but the risk of getting stuck in heavy traffic and safety concerns make it less appealing, according to Luke.

Similarly, Wibi Pangestu Pratama, another office worker, is skeptical about the closure. He questions the practicality of walking from Sudirman Baru BNI City Station to Karet Station, as suggested by PT KAI‘s Rudi As Aturridha, saying, "Maybe someone should try that walk once before suggesting it to others."

Both Luke and Wibi agree that Stasiun Karet primarily serves passengers in the Karet Tengsin, Mega Kuningan, and parts of Sudirman areas, with Sudirman Station catering to passengers near Sudirman and Thamrin. They argue that Sudirman Baru BNI City Station is a redundancy that overlaps with the existing stations.

They suggest that the government prioritize passenger-oriented policies and consider the clear preference of Commuter Line users for Karet and Sudirman over Sudirman Baru BNI City.

In January, Menteri BUMN Erick Thohir announced plans to close Stasiun Karet as part of efforts to optimize rail services. PT KAI‘s Rudi As Aturridha later explained that Karet Station is too close to Sudirman Baru BNI City Station and its closure is imminent with the new Ggrafik Perjalanan Kereta Api (Gapeka) 2025.

However, commuters disagree, stating that the closure will inconvenience them, and urge the government to reconsider this decision.

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"Economy of Bekasi: Indonesia’s Highest Wage Region"

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Headline: Bekasi Retains Top Spot for Highest Minimum Wage in 2025; Economy Grows Strong

Subhead: The city’s economic growth outpaces other regions, driven by industries and thriving retail sectors.

Byline: (acd/acd)

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Bekasi has once again secured the position of having the highest minimum wage among cities in Indonesia for the year 2025. The city’s minimum wage has been set at IDR 5,690,752, surpassing those of Jakarta (Rp 5,397,761) and Karawang (Rp 5,599,593). This marks Bekasi’s second consecutive year at the top of this list. In line with the government’s policy, the minimum wage has increased by 6.5% this year.

But what’s driving Bekasi’s economic growth? The city’s economy grew by 5.43% in 2023, an improvement from the preceding year’s growth rate of 4.96%, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). This growth is reflected in the increased number of people employed: in August 2024, Bekasi had 2.06 million people in its workforce, with around 1.24 million people employed, a significant rise from the previous year.

Bekasi’s economy is bolstered by its robust trading, hotel, and restaurant sectors. Traditionally, retail activity has concentrated along Jalur Ir. H. Juanda, stretching 3 kilometers from the city center to Bekasi Terminal. In recent decades, this retail hub has expanded along Jalan Ahmad Yani and into other areas like Jalan KH Noer Ali, Kranji, and Kota Harapan Indah.

Now, Bekasi boasts numerous modern shopping malls, including Grand Mall Bekasi, Grand Galaxy Park, Summarecon Mal Bekasi, and Grand Metropolitan Mall. The city’s growth is also fueled by its numerous manufacturing sectors, predominantly located in Rawa Lumbu and Medan Satria.

To facilitate its growing population, Bekasi offers a range of transport options. Bus services connect the city, while the KRL Commuter Line serves those commuting to Jakarta. Within the city, minibuses (KOASI), ojek (motorcycle taxis), and even becak (rickshaws) remain popular modes of transportation.

However, Bekasi also faces challenges, including increasing unemployment rates. The August 2024 unemployment rate stood at 7.82%, with the majority of job seekers being high school graduates.

In conclusion, Bekasi’s economic growth is a testament to the city’s potential. Its diverse economic sectors and thriving retail scene continue to drive its development. Yet, addressing unemployment remains a critical priority for the city’s leaders to ensure sustainable growth and prosperity for all residents.

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Why Karet Station’s Closure Affects Passenger Safety

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– The planned closure of Stasiun Karet, a major commutertrain station in Jakarta, has sparked debate among commuters and railway officials, with safety and traffic congestion being the main concerns.**

VP Corporate Secretary of KAI Commuter, Joni Martinus, revealed that the closure of Stasiun Karet is being considered due to safety concerns and traffic congestion caused by the station’s access point, which is close to a major junction.

"Safety is the primary concern for the proposed closure of Stasiun Karet," Joni told Antara, "With a train formation of 12 coaches, our trains cannot proceed quickly through the crossing, leading to potential safety issues."

Joni explained that during peak hours, approximately 2,000 commuters enter Stasiun Karet in just one hour, with an average waiting time of 10 minutes. However, the station’s waiting hall can only accommodate around 150 people, which could pose safety risks.

"Furthermore, the access to Stasiun Karet is prone to causing traffic congestion due to its location near a major intersection," Joni added.

If Stasiun Karet were to merge with Stasiun BNI City, Joni believes commuters would benefit from optimal facilities and secure services. Moreover, Stasiun BNI City is already integrated with various other transportation modes.

To minimize travel time, KAI Commuter and PT KAI (Persero) are in discussions with the Directorate General of Railways at the Ministry of Transportation to integrate the operations of Stasiun Karet and Stasiun BNI City. Preliminary research and observations suggest that Stasiun Karet is only 350 meters away from Stasiun BNI City.

However, not all commuters are on board with the proposed closure of Stasiun Karet. Some, like Jakarta resident Hamidah, oppose the plan as it would require them to walk farther to their destinations.

"I’m not really happy with the plan to close Stasiun Karet," Hamidah said, "If it’s closed, I’ll have to walk much farther to my office, which is near Thamrin."

Despite opposition from some commuters, railway officials insist that the potential merger of Stasiun Karet and Stasiun BNI City will ultimately benefit all passengers by offering improved services and enhanced safety measures.

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Erick Thinks Closure of KRL Karet Station: The Reason Behind

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Headline: Indonesian Minister Hints at Closing Karet Station Amid KAI’s Efforts to Boost Kereta Bandara’s Performance

In a recent inspection of the Kereta Bandara (train to the airport) service, Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), Erick Thohir, inadvertently touched on plans to shut down Stasiun Karet, a train station serving Commuter Line (KRL) passengers. The minister made this revelation following his assessment of the Kereta Bandara service from Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Stasiun BNI City.

Initially, Minister Thohir discussed the suboptimal performance of the Kereta Bandara service, which currently serves around 1.5 million passengers annually, falling short of its potential 10 million passenger target. To address this, he suggested improvements within the overall train system infrastructure, using the proposed closure of Stasiun Karet as an example due to its proximity to other KRL stations.

"For instance, we might close down Karet Station, just like we’re discussing how to optimize our system," Minister Thohir stated at Stasiun BNI City in Central Jakarta on Wednesday, January 1, 2024.

Rudi As Aturridha, Director of Business Development and Governance at PT KAI, confirmed the minister’s hints, stating that Stasiun Karet’s closeness to Stasiun BNI City makes it redundant. "People going to Karet can just walk, as we’ve already provided direct services to BNI City, making traffic more efficient," Rudi explained.

While the exact timeline for the closure remains unclear, Rudi mentioned that it hinges on the release of the 2025 Graphical Path Plan (Gapeka) for trains. Alongside this, plans are also underway to extend the Kereta Bandara’s route to Stasiun Sudirman, aiming to attract more users by reducing travel times and improving connectivity with Light Rail Transit (LRT) services.

To boost Kereta Bandara’s appeal, PT KAI is implementing dynamic pricing and progressive tariffs, targeting to increase its ridership to 20% of Soekarno-Hatta Airport’s 56 million annual passengers, around 11.2 million passengers. The extension to Stasiun Sudirman will allow passengers from LRT services to access the Kereta Bandara directly, reducing their walking distance. Furthermore, the journey time between Stasiun BNI City and Stasiun Bandara Soetta is expected to be cut from the current 50 minutes to under 40 minutes.

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Disruptions on KRL Commuter Line Due to LAA at Lenteng Agung Station

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Breaking: Commuters Stranded as KRL Commuter Line Suffers Power Disruption at Lenteng Agung

JAKARTA, Dec 27 (SINDOnews) — A KRL Commuter Line bound for Bogor faced a Listrik Aliran Atas (LAA) power disruption at Lenteng Agung Station in South Jakarta this evening, leaving countless commuters stranded as the train remained stationary for 30 minutes.

The incident occurred at 17:55 WIB, adding to the Friday evening rush hour chaos. Witnesses report that passengers aboard the halted train have begun disembarking, with some opting to continue their journeys via alternative public transportation methods.

Zaki, a 43-year-old Lenteng Agung resident, found himself among the affected passengers. "I had to abandon my KRL and switch to a Transjakarta bus to reach Lenteng Station," he told SINDOnews.

As the power disruption continues, numerous commuters are seen waiting patiently at Lenteng Agung Station, hopeful that the KRL service will resume normal operations soon.

(Article by Jon)

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Karawang’s New ‘Whoosh’ Station: Residents’ Exuberance on Inauguration Day

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Headline:
Whoosh Karawang Begins Operations Today: Jakarta’s Newest Premium Bus Service

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CNN Indonesia

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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — The much-anticipated Stasiun Whoosh Karawang began operations today, Tuesday (24/12), marking the start of a new era in premium bus transportation in the region. General Manager Corporate Secretary KCIC Eva Chairunnisa confirmed that the public can now board and alight from Whoosh buses at this new terminal.

Pemesanan tiket Whoosh dari dan menuju Karawang dapat dilakukan di seluruh canal penjualan daring dan luring untuk keberangkatan mulai Selasa (24/12). KCIC applies a dynamic pricing scheme for journeys to and from Karawang. For instance, the fare from Halim to Karawang and vice versa is IDR 125,000 for Premium Economy class. Meanwhile, for Karawang to Padalarang/Tegalluar Summarecon and vice versa, the fare is IDR 175,000 for the same class. Business Class and First Class fares remain unchanged at IDR 450,000 and IDR 600,000 respectively.

To access Stasiun Karawang, private vehicle users can utilize Jl. Badami, then turn onto Jl. Pasar Jati and Jl. Raya Pangkalan. As an alternative, smaller vehicle users can take Jl. Trans Hexa Karawang leading to Jl. Raya Pangkalan. The station is also connected to the toll road via Exit Tol Karawang Barat KM 47 Jakarta-Cikampek, followed by Jl. Trans Hexa Karawang.

Eva revealed that further access routes are being explored and should be ready in the near future.

Reactions from the Public

Despite the initial buzz, some Karawang residents have expressed mixed feelings about the new service. Farhan, a local resident, is interested in trying Whoosh but cited the station’s distance from his home and the lack of adequate roads leading to it as challenging factors. He observed that the station’s location is closer to the direction of Bekasi – Karawang Selatan.

He also highlighted that Whoosh’s fares are higher compared to other public transportation options, making it more suitable for special occasions that require faster travel times. "I might consider using Whoosh for occasional trips to the airport, but for daily commuting, the commuter train would be more cost-effective," Farhan said.

Echoing similar sentiments, Bella, another Karawang resident, stressed the importance of convenient feeder services from her neighborhood to Stasiun Karawang, given the distance between her home and the station. Despite the fare, she believes Whoosh offers a more time-saving alternative to other transport options.

The wait is over for Karawang dwellers seeking a more premium and time-efficient mode of transportation. Stasiun Whoosh Karawang is now in service, ready to streamline your travels.

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