Sutiyoso to breed doves at Monas

JAKARTA: Riding on his success in releasing spotted deer in the National Monument Park in Central Jakarta, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday that he would breed doves in order to brighten up area around the monument.

"I want birds chirping at the monument as it is a common sight in big cities in Europe, like in Paris or London," Sutiyoso said after a meeting to discuss preparations for the city's 478th anniversary.

Sutiyoso said the monument should be a place for residents to de-stress.

"The presence of singing doves will help them release their stress," he said.

Sutiyoso released dozens of spotted deer in the same park in mid 2003. --JP