Illiteracy in Jakarta

Deputy chairman of the City Council Ronggo Sutrisno expressed concern over the number of people in Jakarta who are illiterate.

Sutrisno was quoted by the Jayakarta daily as saying yesterday that the number of illiterate people in the city is over 129,200.

He underlined the importance of involving more social workers in helping the city administration fight against illiteracy.

Sutrisno deplored the high rate of illiteracy, saying it is not in line with Jakarta's status as the capital.

"If Jakarta has more than 129,200 illiterate people, how about other provinces whose economic conditions are far below the capital's?" he asked. (hhr)