RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesia's Ministry of Health and the Jakarta Provincial Government held a healthy walk and healthy lifestyle education program at the Car Free Day (CFD) area on Jalan HR Rasuna Said on Sunday, July 26, 2026. This activity was held as a concrete effort by the government to encourage urban residents to adopt an active lifestyle to improve the quality of life and national life expectancy.

Indonesia's Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, emphasized the importance of consistent daily physical activity for Indonesians. He called it the key to increasing life expectancy to match that of developed countries.

He stated that the average life expectancy of Indonesians is currently 74 years. He hopes that with regular exercise, life expectancy can increase to over 80 years, similar to that in developed countries.

In addition to promoting exercise, the Minister of Health also urged Jakarta residents to maintain environmental cleanliness as a foundation for public health. He believes environmental cleanliness is an integral factor in efforts to improve the community's quality of life.

The Minister of Health emphasized the crucial role of active public participation in sorting household waste. This step is considered crucial for creating a clean and healthy city for its residents.

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung , welcomed the high public enthusiasm for the provision of public open spaces and the implementation of CFD in the South Jakarta area. He noted that the improved pedestrian layout makes the area more comfortable for residents to exercise.

He also emphasized the Jakarta Provincial Government's commitment to facilitating community fitness activities while addressing environmental issues and public facility development. Through synergy between the Ministry of Health and the Jakarta Provincial Government, the government hopes that regular exercise in public spaces will become a part of the community's culture, fostering healthy, active, and productive human resources.