Why in Jakarta only?

Why in Jakarta only?

From Merdeka

We feel a lot of satisfaction every time we read or hear reports about businesspeople and entertainers donating basic foodstuffs to the less fortunate.

Their actions show their concern for the people in the present monetary crisis. Their help is all the more appreciated if the food is distributed free. Some people object to this because it is not educational, but it does not matter. At least it alleviates the suffering of the poor.

After much exposure in newspapers and on TV, a question has arisen: Why do the social activities mostly take place in Jakarta? Why is there no attention given to rural areas where many people also lack foodstuffs and cannot afford to buy any?

They would certainly be happy if some philanthropists, businesspeople and entertainers came to visit them bearing foodstuffs at lowered prices, or for free. Rural people are confused these days. Should they travel to Jakarta in the current economic crisis? Waiting in their villages is also a problem in between crops. There is no money for food and sugar.

Everything is expensive now. I appeal to philanthropists, businesspeople and entertainers to take some time off to reduce the burden of rural people. Their activities should not only cover Jakarta. We highly appreciate actor Tamara Bleszynski who, along with her parents, recently showed her social concern in Cianjur, West Java.

NURAINI OKTORA

Bogor, West Java