Central Jakarta Regional Heads Obligated to Hold Blusukan

All heads of Central Jakarta sub-district and urban village urged to routinely hold impromptu visits or blusukan in order to know the problems and expectations of citizens in more detail. They were also instructed not only waiting for the report from their subordinate.

I convey to all officials to become a public servant by holding the blusukan . They have to ask the people what is the problem directly

"I convey to all officials to become a public servant by holding the blusukan. They have to ask the people what is the problem directly," said Central Jakarta Mayor, Mangara Pardede, Monday (1/5).

Pardede also reminds sub-district and urban village heads to check gutters, logistics and other preparations in facing rainy season at the beginning of this year.

Djarot Held Blusukan to Flood Locations

In addition, he will also go down to flood-prone areas, such as Petamburan, Bendungan Hilir, Kemayoran, Paseban and Sawah Besar.

"I'll check all flood-prone areas, considering it is already entered rainy season," said the former Deputy Mayor of North Jakarta.

He mentions to anticipate flood, his party has coordinated with related units. They are Social Sub-Department, Fire and Disaster Handling Sub-Department, Satpol PP, and Jakarta Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD).