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Jakarta Governor Points to Nearby Coal Power Plants as Pollution Source, Urges Central Government Intervention
The Governor of Jakarta has identified industrial activities near the capital, particularly the Suralaya coal-fired power plant in Banten, as contributing to the city's air pollution, not just transportation. He is calling for central government intervention to address emission sources from these surrounding areas.
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