River dredging needed

From Pelita

This year's long dry season has reduced water levels in a number of Jakarta's rivers. These rivers, including Ciliwung and Malang, have become shallow and their waters brackish.

I think that the authorities should carry out river dredging now because it will be easier remove mud and other sediments during the dry season, to make the rivers flow easier in the coming wet season.

For this purpose, the authorities responsible should establish cooperation with social or youth organizations and also with other non-governmental organizations.

In this way, communities will be made aware of the importance of taking good care of the environment. Residents living around or along rivers may also be involved.

I believe community members in general will greatly benefit from this activity.

TAUFIK

Jakarta