Jakarta to Honor Citizens in 2026 Waste Sorting and Processing Heroes Program
The Jakarta provincial government has launched the 'Pilah Olah Sampah Heroes Jakarta 2026' program to honor citizens and community leaders who contribute to waste sorting and processing. Applications are open online from October 12-25, recognizing tangible actions.
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