Aceh becomes chaotic

Aceh becomes chaotic

From Republika

As a resident of Aceh, I should be proud of our town Banda
Aceh, being an Adipura award winner. This must be attributed to
the hard work of its citizens. However, it is ironical that a day
of rainfall is enough to cause flooding throughout the town. This
indicates that the functionaries of the town administration are
lacking seriousness in managing the situation, despite their
access to ways and means for taking necessary measures.

The society might suspect that the morale of government
officials has been declining, partly because their terms of
office will soon end, or they might be busy lobbying to retain
their positions.

This is evident from the fact that the road leading to
Iskandar Muda Airport -- which has a historic significance
because the independence proclaimers Bung Karno and Bung Hatta
were passing that road when visiting Aceh province -- has no
drainage system.

Also, Jl. Panglima T. Nyak Makam, which leads to the
governor's office and Lampineung Stadium, which is in the central
part of town, have no ditches. In addition, litter is scattered
all around Jl. T. Nyak Makam and the irresponsible earth digging
by the water company and Telkom have made the condition of the
area worse. Yet no party feels guilty about creating
inconveniences for the town dwellers.

It is here the authorities should have greater concern about
the improvement of the environment to make our town a better
place to live in.

MUCHTAR LUTHFI

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