Jakarta councillors opportunists

Jakarta councillors opportunists

From Republika

It is really alarming to learn that honorable members of the City Council have demanded that more should be given to them, despite all the facilities that they enjoy.

I felt ashamed when I read a media report on this matter. As a member of a chapter of a political party in the category of the big three after the election, I am sad to learn that these councillors, who have fought hard to ensure that they get a place in the regional council in the hope that they can fight for the interest of the people, have instead tried to rake in as much money as they can from the people for their own benefit. It is ironical indeed.

Although the vehicles the governor has given them for their official use do not become the councillors' private property, the governor -- a faint-hearted governor -- must spend billions of rupiah, an amount which could actually be spent on the economic development of the lower-classes. This policy must be reviewed.

I demand that the people's money be returned so that it can be spent on useful activities.

TEGUH KURNIAWAN

Jakarta