'Corruption is rampant in the bureaucracy'<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta<\/p>\n
Teenagers might speak loudly and emotionally, but they are also
\nspontaneous. Posed with questions about Governor Sutiyoso, some
\nwere serious, some were playful, while others were just
\nindifferent.<\/p>\n
It is interesting to hear what they say about Sutiyoso, who
\nhas stated his readiness to join the governorship race after his
\nfive-year term ends in October.<\/p>\n
Andre Lutfiansyah, 17, a second-year student at state SMU 37 high
\nschool in Kebon Baru, South Jakarta. The Jakarta-born student
\nlives in Manggarai, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
I have never met Governor Sutiyoso in person. I know him only
\nfrom television. But, as a Jakarta resident, I am not satisfied
\nwith his performance.<\/p>\n
His main problem is that he is not tough enough to take strict
\naction against wayward subordinates.<\/p>\n
The practice of KKN (corruption, collusion and nepotism), is
\nstill rampant, especially in his bureaucracy. People face too
\nmuch red-tape when applying for documents, which at times ...
\noh, not always, require them to spend money on bribes.<\/p>\n
The government supposedly introduced free education, so that
\nchildren can complete junior high school, with the wajib belajar
\n9 tahun or nine-year compulsory education program. But, in
\nreality, we still have to pay numerous fees.<\/p>\n
Adityawarman, 16, a first-year student at Dewi Sartika High
\nSchool in Tebet, South Jakarta. He was born in Jakarta and stays
\nin Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
I met Sutiyoso in a meeting at my school. He did not impress
\nme much. He has done nothing significant for the public.<\/p>\n
As Jakarta governor, Sutiyoso has made too many promises to
\nthe residents, none of which has been realized. I still remember
\nthat he promised to help build infrastructure for my school last
\nyear, but it was just a bluff.<\/p>\n
Don't reelect him for another term. Instead, elect me as he is
\nno better than me (giggling). If I were governor, I would give
\ninfrastructure for education and youth activities top priority as
\nthey are important for the country's future.<\/p>\n
Intan, 17, a third-year student at a private school in Central
\nJakarta. She has lived in Jakarta for three years and lives in
\nManggarai, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
I'm a newcomer here. But it's enough to know that he is not a
\ngood governor. One thing that I know from many people around me
\nis that he failed to cope with floods in the capital. Even though
\nflooding is an annual occurrence and is predictable, he failed to
\nprevent the flood.<\/p>\n
Besides, as a student, I don't think he is concerned about
\neducation and youth affairs. No program has been set to improve
\neducation.<\/p>\n
Tommy S., a second-year student at state SMU 26 high school in
\nTebet, South Jakarta. He was born in Jakarta and lives in
\nPancoran, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
I don't care about Governor Sutiyoso and his performance as
\nnothing he has done has had an impact on my life. Sorry, that is
\nthe reality. At least, I don't feel any significant impact.<\/p>\n
I don't care about the next governor, either. If people want
\nto reelect him for another term, I wouldn't object at all.<\/p>",
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