Power trouble in

Power trouble in
Kepulauan Seribu

From Warta Kota

The power supply on Kepulauan Seribu, off the coast of
Jakarta, has been disrupted since the island group was designated
a regency, causing anxiety to local consumers and thus harming
public interests.

Before it became a regency, electricity to the island group
was supplied 12 hours daily from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. After it became
a regency, it was allocated an official power supply of 23 hours
daily, but this increase has not materialized fully.

There are many problems with the diesel power generators on
the islands that produce electricity. Among other things, the
power supply is not properly managed, the diesel fuel frequently
arrives late and repairs are often postponed due to the lack of
spare parts.

The diesel engines that run the generators break down
frequently, possibly because they cannibalize parts from other,
older engines among the regency's islands. Consequently, the
electricity supply in the area is sporadic.

We do hope that Kepulauan Seribu Regent Joko Ramadhan will
take action to rectify the situation.

ZAINU MIFTAH and
NERI SAPUTRA
Kepulauan Seribu, Jakarta