Lacking sensitivity<\/p>\n
From Warta Kota<\/p>\n
Some time ago the Jakarta administration was involved in a
\nconflict over garbage-related problems in the city. The conflict
\nhas occurred as the city administration doesn't pay attention to
\nthe health and infrastructure problems facing the residents
\nliving near the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi. As a result the
\nlocals refused to let their area become a dumping site for the
\ncity's garbage.<\/p>\n
After reading a news story about hundreds of garbage truck
\ndrivers and conductors going on strike (Warta Kota, April 17), as
\na city resident I feel really concerned and sad to know that some
\ndrivers have been forced to use their own money to purchase used
\ntires so as to keep their trucks operating. They have done so
\nbecause there is no money in the 2001 city budget for the
\nreplacement of garbage truck tires.<\/p>\n
I therefore call on the city administration:<\/p>\n
* To immediately fulfill the truck drivers' demands for new
\ntires. Don't give them empty promises. Their demands are
\nreasonable. Moreover, damaged tires can endanger their safety and
\nwon't facilitate their work.<\/p>\n
* To hold a transparent tender for the garbage truck tire
\nreplacement project if it is true that the uncertainty about tire
\nreplacement is the result of many parties vying with each other
\nfor the project. Not to mention that a number of city councillors
\nhave got their own men involved as well.<\/p>\n
* As a good leader, the Jakarta governor should be aware about
\nhow his officials are performing and immediately deal with any
\nproblems that arise. The garbage truck drivers have been
\nprotesting about their bald tires since the end of March.<\/p>\n
TAUFIK ZAHRONY<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/lacking-sensitivity-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }