Jakarta is a city of rivers, as it has 13 main rivers and several

Jakarta is a city of rivers, as it has 13 main rivers and several
tributaries. Unlike many foreign cities, however, where rivers
are part of the beautiful cityscape and an asset to tourism,
Jakarta's rivers are mere liabilities that cause many problems,
including floods. The Jakarta Post is publishing a two-part
report on the rivers. Wednesday's edition covered their
condition, while today's edition covers rehabilitation efforts by
the government and the public.