Beggars on the increase<\/p>\n
From Warta Kota<\/p>\n
The number of beggars in Jakarta during the holy month of
\nRamadhan, especially nearing Idul Fitri, is on the rise as can be
\nseen from the large numbers gathered at traffic lights, shopping
\nmalls and residential areas.<\/p>\n
In the residential areas they really cause headaches, because
\nalmost every hour a different beggar knocks on the door. Most
\nannoying is the fact that many among them are physically fit and
\nyet do not feel embarrassed to beg. This category \"operates\" on
\nSaturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n
One of the healthy looking beggars was even strong enough to
\ncarry a large sack of rice. I refused to give him any money, as I
\nconsidered him fit enough to work. I told him to report to the
\nchief of our neighborhood unit.<\/p>\n
To avoid any inconveniences, I urge others to be careful when
\nrefusing to give money to this type of beggar. It is better to
\nask them to report to the chief of the neighborhood unit, just
\nlike I did. This is effective because normally they are unwilling
\nto do so.<\/p>\n
AKBAR ANDI<\/p>\n
Bekasi, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/beggars-on-the-increase-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }