Neighborhood chief threatened

Neighborhood chief threatened

From Kompas

As Chief of the Neighborhood Community (RW 07) in the Menteng Atas village, South Jakarta, I was surprised to receive a report from one of the RT heads that he had received a threatening letter from the Security personnel (Drs. T.S.) of the South Jakarta Mayoralty.

The letter states: "In relation to the complaint of Menteng Atas residents, particularly those who are in the RT 13/07 neighborhood unit, we would like to warn you (RT 13 head) and ask you to resign because according to the community's report you are incredibly incapable of managing the neighborhood organization. If you don't care to resign from your post we will summon you to the Mayoralty or bring you to court..."

I deplore the letter and wonder whether or not the security official knows the substance of the Order of the Organization concerning Neighborhood Community. The regulation stipulates that the head of the neighborhood community is elected by the people through consultations and mutual agreement, in compliance with the Decree of the Governor of Jakarta Metropolitan Administration No 4017, Year 1984 section seven paragraph 15 article three.

Doesn't the official know that most people are reluctant to be elected for the post of neighborhood community head. Besides, a neighborhood head does not get a salary and is required to serve the society.

I appeal to South Jakarta Mayor to pay attention to the matter and protect the whole society.

ICHWAN NASUFA

RW 07 Head

Kel. Menteng Atas

South Jakarta