No smoking in public places?

No smoking in public places?

From Warta Kota

The Jakarta governor's plan to ban smoking in public places
deserves praise. He has the courage to disturb the "pleasure of
many people" with a big fine or detention for violators of the
rule.

But can the rule be effectively enforced? In the meantime,
traffic signs are not properly observed, public spaces and
riverbanks remain occupied by squatters, regional funds are
misappropriated, garbage disposal and parking lots are not in
good order.

In my view, let us all take a look at ourselves, including
officials of the Jakarta provincial administration, so that more
urgent matters can be accorded priority before introducing new
rules.

While the projected ban on smoking in public is all right,
public transportation should first be put in order, action taken
against the occupation of public places and a census organized to
ensure accurate population counts.

ACHMAD SOLIHIN
Cibinong, West Java