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From traffic jams to floods, can Indonesia's 'Big Durian' be fixed?

Aida Widyawati boards a commuter train each day to travel from her home in South Tangerang, west of Jakarta, to her job as an office manager in the center of Indonesia's capital. The 120-km (75 ... read more

Indonesia’s fuel subsidy cuts prevented even worse traffic jams

Indonesia is notorious for its traffic jams. Many people spend hours commuting each day. Jakarta and other Indonesian cities have been rated as home to some of the world’s slowest traffic.. The ... read more

From traffic jams to floods, can Indonesia's 'Big Durian' be fixed?

Known as the “Big Durian” after the stinky fruit popular in the region, Greater Jakarta is home to about 25 million people and faces numerous challenges due to rapid urbanisation, climate change and ... read more

From traffic jams to floods, can Indonesia's 'Big Durian' be fixed?

From traffic jams to floods, can Indonesia's 'Big Durian' be fixed? With its infamous congestion and rising sea levels, Jakarta is working hard to bring change, writes Michael Taylor ... read more

From traffic jams to floods, can Indonesia's 'Big Durian' be fixed?

Jakarta could set as an example of planning failure that countries in Southeast Asia might as well learn from. Aida Widyawati boards a commuter train each day to travel from her home in South ... read more

From traffic jams to regular floods, can Indonesia’s ‘Big Durian ...

From traffic jams to regular floods, can Indonesia’s ‘Big Durian’ be fixed November 28, 2017 | 12:01 am KUALA LUMPUR — Aida Widyawati boards a commuter train each day to travel from her home in South ... read more

From traffic jams to floods, can Indonesia's "Big Durian" be fixed?

From traffic jams to floods, can Indonesia's "Big Durian" be fixed? ... to motorists during rush hours traffic in Jakarta, Indonesia June ... how land and property rights can empower communities ... read more