Mt. Bromo: Safety first

Mt. Bromo: Safety first

From Republika

We took a trip to Mt. Bromo in East Java this month to enjoy
the beauty of its crater. Upon arrival, we hired a jeep and
horses to reach the mountain top.

However, we were worried when we saw the safety fences along
the crater's rim, which existed only in certain places, while
many other slopes are steep enough to pose danger to visitors.

As a national tourist destination, the Bromo zone has
contributed considerable income to the regional administration
and the local community through various services. For example, my
family of eight spent as much as Rp 335,000 on tickets, parking
fees, insurance, jeep and horse charges.

The East Java provincial government and the Tengger (Bromo)
National Park management should therefore pay attention to public
safety to ensure it is commensurate with the revenue earned.

EKO DARMANTO
Tangerang, Banten