Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- The Jakarta Provincial Government plans to begin revitalizing the Pasar Baru, Glodok, Chinatown, and Kota Tua areas in mid-2026, aiming to revive historic districts while boosting economic activity and tourism in the capital.

"So, in the middle of this year, we will start tidying up and working on Pasar Baru, Glodok, Chinatown, and Kota Tua," Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said when met in Central Jakarta on Thursday.

However, Pramono noted that the revitalization of Pasar Baru cannot begin immediately, as the provincial administration is still prioritizing the completion of the MRT project.

"Our current focus is completing the MRT. Perhaps within the next few weeks, or next week, we will begin the groundbreaking for...