What Jakarta's governor must do

What Jakarta's governor must do

From Sinar Pagi

Whoever is elected governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 period should improve the social, economic, security and educational conditions of this capital city. They must also, as former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin said in an interview with Tempo magazine in its June 24-30 edition, revive youth centers. During the 1970s, every municipality had a youth center.

Youth centers are important places where young people can get together and engage in various art, sports activities.

The new governor must also ensure that Student Center Sumantri Brojonegoro in Kuningan resume its activities.

Last, but not least, the new governor must ensure that each district in Jakarta has a public hall, where arts and sports activities can be held. These halls can also be used by locals for their own parties.

Anybody can be the governor of Jakarta, but they must take sides with the majority of Jakartans.

H. AGUS NIBING, Jakarta