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Jakarta legislator calls for audit after Kemang padel car park collapses
A padel court car park collapsed onto homes in Kemang, South Jakarta.
Jakarta legislator Ali Lubis called on the provincial government to audit the site’s permits and construction.
He said checks should cover the foundations, retaining structures, drainage and ground conditions, as well as the main building and parking area.
Lubis also urged officials to inspect padel courts across Jakarta for permits, safety and compliance with land-use rules.
He said residents’ safety and recovery must come first, and that the court’s owner should address damage and losses.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said commercial buildings without required building approval, including padel courts, should be closed.
The provincial government has been asked to enforce the rules and inspect the courts.
A car park at a padel court in Kemang, South Jakarta, collapsed and hit several residents’ homes.
Jakarta legislator Ali Lubis called for a comprehensive audit of the padel facility, including its permits and construction.
He also urged tighter inspections of padel courts across Jakarta and said the operator should be held responsible for damage.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said commercial buildings without building approvals, including padel courts, should be closed.
Lubis said the safety and recovery of affected residents should be a priority.
- Who
- Jakarta legislator Ali Lubis called for an audit. Governor Pramono Anung also commented on the incident.
- What
- A padel court car park collapsed and struck residents’ homes, prompting calls for an audit and enforcement of building rules.
- When
- The collapse date is not stated. Pramono spoke on Friday, November 13, 2026, and Lubis spoke to reporters on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
- Where
- Kemang, South Jakarta, Jakarta.
- Why
- The collapse hit residents’ homes, and Lubis called for checks on permits, construction safety and possible violations.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Governor Pramono Anung said commercial buildings without building approvals, including padel courts, should be closed.
The car park of a padel court in Kemang collapsed and hit several residents’ homes.
Legislator Ali Lubis called for a comprehensive audit and tighter inspections of padel courts.
- Location
- Kemang, South Jakarta
- Damage
- The collapsed car park hit several residents’ homes
- Legislator
- Ali Lubis
- Governor’s remarks
- November 13, 2026
- Lubis’s remarks
- November 15, 2026
What people are saying
If there is a building without a building approval, especially a commercial one, especially something like a padel court, I will immediately ask for it to be closed. There will be no compromise on that.
The safety and restoration of the rights of affected residents must be the priority.