The Jakarta administration will impose remote working for city employees and learning for students ahead of the ASEAN Summit in September, a move aimed to curb the severe air pollution that has been choking the city in recent months.

Jakarta has consistently ranked among the 10 most polluted cities globally since May, according to the data compiled by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir.

 Authorities have largely blamed the worsening air pollution on the prolonged dry season, which exacerbates pollution from motorized vehicles and industrial activities.

The city will start imposing the remote working policy for 50 percent of its employees next week until Oct. 21, said acting Jakarta Communication, Information and Statistics Agency head Sigit Wijatmoko.

Source:
courtesy of THE JAKARTA POST

by Nina A. Loasana (The Jakarta Post)

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