Going Back to The Past: Critical Perspectives on Colonialism of Urban Kampung Sanitation in Jakarta

This article aims to conduct a critical introspection on the influence of colonial heritage on sanitation space and infrastructure in Jakarta's Kampungs, highlighting how the colonial past has shaped and continues to influence urban planning and living conditions in kampong areas. Through a critical lens, this research explores how colonial practices in sanitation and housing management impact the social and physical structure of Kampungs, as well as how these legacies survive and transform in the context of Jakarta's current urbanization and modernization.