Aceh becomes chaotic<\/p>\n
From Republika<\/p>\n
As a resident of Aceh, I should be proud of our town Banda
\nAceh, being an Adipura award winner. This must be attributed to
\nthe hard work of its citizens. However, it is ironical that a day
\nof rainfall is enough to cause flooding throughout the town. This
\nindicates that the functionaries of the town administration are
\nlacking seriousness in managing the situation, despite their
\naccess to ways and means for taking necessary measures.<\/p>\n
The society might suspect that the morale of government
\nofficials has been declining, partly because their terms of
\noffice will soon end, or they might be busy lobbying to retain
\ntheir positions.<\/p>\n
This is evident from the fact that the road leading to
\nIskandar Muda Airport -- which has a historic significance
\nbecause the independence proclaimers Bung Karno and Bung Hatta
\nwere passing that road when visiting Aceh province -- has no
\ndrainage system.<\/p>\n
Also, Jl. Panglima T. Nyak Makam, which leads to the
\ngovernor's office and Lampineung Stadium, which is in the central
\npart of town, have no ditches. In addition, litter is scattered
\nall around Jl. T. Nyak Makam and the irresponsible earth digging
\nby the water company and Telkom have made the condition of the
\narea worse. Yet no party feels guilty about creating
\ninconveniences for the town dwellers.<\/p>\n
It is here the authorities should have greater concern about
\nthe improvement of the environment to make our town a better
\nplace to live in.<\/p>\n
MUCHTAR LUTHFI<\/p>\n
Address known<\/p>\n
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