Don't pollute Jakarta's rivers

Don't pollute Jakarta's rivers

From Sinar Pagi

As a Jakarta resident who cares about the city's environment, I am really concerned to see that a lot of garbage pollutes the city's rivers. None of us should throw garbage willy-nilly into rivers surrounding our beloved capital city as it can pollute our environment to an alarming level. This can be seen clearly if you walk along the Kali (river) Malang.

Today, garbage, particularly plastic trash, really obstructs the flow of rivers in Jakarta. Along with other nonorganic trash, the plastic garbage piles up near water gates under some bridges so that it prevents the water from flowing freely.

Of course, river cleaning officers will have more to do if there is low awareness from city residents. One matter of greatest concern is that floods will cause disaster in the rainy season. Is this really what we want?

AIYUBSYAH

Jakarta