Jakarta DPRD Commission D Chairwoman, Yuke Yurike, emphasized the importance of active community participation in maintaining the cleanliness of Kamal River in Penjaringan, North Jakarta.

There must be a thorough investigation 

According to her, education and supervision by the community were very important to prevent pollution.

"Community-based campaigns and training should be conducted to improve public education about the impacts of environmental pollution and how to properly manage waste," she expressed, Tuesday (1/21).

She also prompted the development of community-based monitoring programs, thus people would monitor activities around the river and report any pollution.

She emphasized that strict sanctions must be given to polluters and illegal waste disposers. This would support the North Jakarta City administration's steps to investigate smelly water in the Kamal River.

"Through the Environment Agency and PPKUKM Agency, there must be a thorough investigation to identify the source of pollution from factories or industry, as well as household waste," she added.

Then she also wanted the Jakarta Government to improve coordination with law enforcement officers for law strengthening.

"We also push the use of technology, such as installing water quality sensors and surveillance cameras at points prone to waste disposal to detect violations quickly and accurately," she uttered.