JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Clad in reflective vests and waving traffic control sticks, a spirited crew on a main road in central Jakarta cheerfully waved to people as they cleared ...

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung speaks to the media upon his arrival to join the ongoing week-long regional heads’ retreat at the Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, on Feb. 24, 2025.

Clad in reflective vests and waving traffic control sticks, a spirited crew on a main road in central Jakarta cheerfully waved to people as they cleared hidden hazards with iron bars and circle ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Clad in reflective vests and waving traffic control sticks, a spirited crew on a main road in central Jakarta cheerfully waved to people as they cleared hidden hazards with ...

Motorists wait at a traffic light during rush hour at the main business district in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, June 19, 2025. Credit: AP Many believe the nail traps do not accumulate accidentally.

Siswanto, a West Jakarta resident, began collecting metal from the streets in 2010. Inspired by his efforts and fueled by their own bad experiences with the pesky tire traps, more Jakarta road ...

Jakarta's main roads are notorious for the patches of sharp metal pieces that are believed to be spread by vandals intent on damaging the tires of cars and motorbikes, usually on main roads where ...