Two Years, Anies Leads Jakarta with Humanists and Courtesy

To anyone, he brings the values of politeness and ethics as a form of mutual respect regardless of his background and social status

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan is considered to have brought many changes to the capital.

Through a humanist and polite leadership pattern, he has made many achievements and is increasingly loved by its citizens.

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New Jakarta Observer Coalition (Katar) Chairperson Sugiyanto disclosed his words and body language truly signaled a wise and protective leader.

"To anyone, he brings the values of politeness and ethics as a form of mutual respect regardless of his background and social status," he expressed, Tuesday (10/15).

His calm personality also has a wide impact on the resolution of issues in Jakarta with a solutive policy that is full of persuasive approaches.

"This is a plus point for him, he can act decisively, but also wise at the same time," he described.

He saluted the way he responded to anomalous situations that was faced since being appointed as Jakarta Governor on October 16, 2017. He looked very calm and patient and was able to create the precise and measurable problem solving.

"I believe, that patience, making him survive in running his career as the governor," he stressed.

He proved able to complete and continue a variety of the previous governor's duties, like MRT project with route Lebak Bulus-HI Roundabout, enhance bus rapid transit (BRT), light rail transit (LRT) and integrate public transports in the capital through JakLingko.

"He has also realized the promise to realize the zero down payment housing program and comfortable walkways for pedestrians through sidewalks," he told.

To improve air quality, he furthered, the governor also paid special attention to the issuance of Gubernatorial Instruction number 66/2019 on air quality control that has seven initiatives that must be carried out by the related regional working units (SKPD) under Jakarta Provincial Government.

"All can't be instant indeed, but I believe this is heading in the right path," he asserted.

His humanist side also brings various programs for underprivileged people, namely KJP Plus, KJMU, Jakarta Worker Card, Jakarta Elderly Card and Jakarta Disability Card.

"This year, the city also gives umrah gift to the Indonesian Mosque Council and has Dapur Kurban program to provide fast food to the Mustahiq, which is processed directly by chefs from four and five star hotels," he explained.

Apart from that, as an ordinary human being, the governor is certainly not perfect. But, his performance and dedication to developing Jakarta needs to be appreciated.

"He has a good vision, advancing Jakarta and making its citizens happy. Surely citizens must support it," he closed.