tallest mall

Indonesia’s Soon-to-Be Tallest Mall Project in Jakarta Stirs Controversy Among The Citizen

Share:

Jakarta citizens are surprised by news of Indonesia’s tallest mall in the Central Jakarta district. Agora Thamrin Nine Mall is set to stand tall with its 9 floors, housing a diverse range of tenants and entertainment options.

Located in the Autograph Building, the highest structure in Indonesia, Agora Thamrin Nine Mall is poised to claim the title of the country’s tallest shopping centre. The Autograph Building boasts a towering height of 385 meters, equivalent to three times the National Monument’s (Monas) height.

Interestingly, the news of the mall’s opening has sparked a wave of controversial comments among the people in Jakarta.

On 11th January 2024, @jktgo shared on Instagram that Agora Thamrin Nine is gearing up for its grand opening soon, featuring exclusive tenants like Spincity Bowling, BMW Experience Center, Dog Playground, a Music Hall with a seating capacity of 4,500 people, Sports Hall, Rooftop Swimming Pool, Children’s Playground, Cinema, and various F&B outlets.

 


The Instagram comments section witnessed a variety of opinions from Jakarta residents, expressing a greater need for public green spaces rather than additional shopping centres. Here are some comments from netizens on @jktgo’s post:

“Jakarta already has plenty of malls. What we lack are more green spaces. Hhhhadeuh 🙃” commented @oniesrunning.

 

“We need more open green areas, not skyscrapers” commented @alayandro.

 

“Why construct another mall?! We crave more accessible green spaces for all Jakarta residents to enjoy and cool down the city. It’s wiser to enhance and broaden places like One Satrio or Urban Forest, rather than competing for the title of the ‘tallest building,'” commented @megaagnesty.

 

The shortage of open spaces in Jakarta has become a significant concern in recent years. According to 2023 data from Katadata, Jakarta’s green open spaces account for only 5.2% of the total province area, equivalent to 33.34 million square meters. Here’s the breakdown of green open space across different regions in Jakarta:

  • East Jakarta: 26,2%
  • South Jakarta: 24,87%
  • North Jakarta: 20,93%
  • Central Jakarta: 12,69%
  • West Jakarta: 8,64%

The DKI Jakarta government persists in its efforts to enhance the conversion of green open space by 2024. This is due to the existing figure in Jakarta falling significantly below the ideal standard for green open space in the city, which is set at 30%.

Interested in this topic? Check out our other articles from Social Expat!

Content Writer

Yuriz absolutely loves content writing and exploring the nitty-gritty of various topics. It all started by chance, but writing quickly became an essential part of her life! Plus, she is a huge K-pop fan, jamming out to it all day, every day!

Related News

The European Commission has formally approved a visa cascade facility for Indonesian citizens, allowing eligible travellers to apply for long term multi-entry Schengen visas. The announcement was delivered by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a joint press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Brussels, Belgium, on Sunday, 13 July 2025. President […]

The Directorate General of Immigration has arrested a Chinese national, identified by the initials XP, in Tabanan, Bali, over allegations of large-scale fraud and immigration violations. XP, who has been on the Chinese government’s fugitive list, was taken into custody on 10 July 2025 by a joint team from the Sub-Directorate of Investigation and the […]

The main Denpasar-Gilimanuk national road in Bali has been partially closed for a month following a road collapse near Bajera Market, Selemadeg District, Tabanan Regency. A large hole has formed in the middle of the road, forcing the diversion of traffic, particularly affecting vehicles travelling to and from Gilimanuk Port. I Nyoman Yasmara, Head of […]

The dry season once again brings the annual phenomenon of ice dew, locally referred to as upas, to Mount Bromo. Since the early hours of Wednesday, 9 July 2025, thin layers of ice have been observed forming on the sand and grasslands of the Tengger savanna in Cemoro Lawang Hamlet, Probolinggo Regency, East Java. Triggered […]

Expat Property

Indonesia Visas

Expat Event

Social Networking Event
150,000
OZONE Bar
Social Networking
300,000
Beat Boat Bali
Business Networking
150,000
Manaw – Contemporary Thai Dining

Indonesia Guide

Just For Fun

Write For Us

Exclusive Promotions

Event Gallery