Not possible to split Bogor

Not possible to split Bogor

From Rakyat Merdeka

My understanding of the current reform is that it is improving things drastically, not only the system but also the character of the people.

We have been "indoctrinated" with reports of on-going changes taking place in all fields in our country. One of them is the issue of regional autonomy. Unfortunately, some people have not shown appropriates attitude toward it. Why? Because establishing new regions has been based on estimations, not on proportional studies of, for instance, regional conditions, natural resources, human resources and original regional earnings.

For example, Bogor Regency has been "narrowed" twice: first, with the establishment of Bogor Municipality and second, with the establishment of Depok Municipality. Both regions meet the requirements of being separated from Bogor Regency and become autonomous regions because viewed from all angles, they are already in accordance with their physical and nonphysical needs. However, at present it is extremely impossible to split Bogor Regency again.

Recently, there has been a group of people trying to establish Jasinga Regency, which they claimed comprises 10 subdistricts: Rumpin, Leuwiliang, Ciampea, Cibungbulang, Pamijahan, Nanggung, Cigudeg, Jasinga, Tenjo and Parung Panjang. In terms of the area, it is possible, however, based on a calculation, the annual earnings of the 10 subdistricts is approximately only Rp 8 billion. So, it is impossible that they can become a new regency let alone six subdistricts of the 10 are classified as minus ones in terms of their natural resources and human resources.

DIDI FURQON FA

Bogor, West Java