Anies Baswedan Says Jakarta Is for All

The elect Jakarta Governor and Vice Governor Anies Baswedan – Sandiaga Uno

Jakarta, MINA – The newly inaugurated Jakarta Governor Anies Bawedan has promised that he will make Jakarta a city for all.

He made the remarks in his first public address shortly after being taken his oath by President Joko Widodo in a ceremony held at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Monday (1/10).

“The management of land, water, bay, island should not be based on the individual interests,” said Anies in his speech at the City Hall of DKI Jakarta while giving emphasis to the word “bay” which was applauded by thousands of supporters who witnessed, republika co.id reported.

Anies reminded to the long history of Jakarta which overshadowed by colonialism. “For the native of Jakarta, colonialism could become a daily reality. “In the past we all natives were oppressed and defeated. Now it’s free, it’s time to host it in our own region, “Anies continued.

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He repeatedly reiterated the emphasis on equality of Jakarta citizens. He promised to tear down the barriers that become obstacles intercomponent interactions. Especially a separator for those who are riches and poors. “He promised, in the future will turn the assembly of citizens so that the decision taken by the provincial government does not ignore the interests of people.

On the same day of the inauguration, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) launched Jakarta’s latest economic inequality data. BPS noted, in March 2017, gini ratio point reached 0.41. That number, according to BPS, is one of the worst-hit cities of the social and economic disparity.

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In his speech yesterday, Anies also stressed the importance of returning unity of citizens after such polarized elections in 2017. “The bond that got scattered let us knit back. Let’s collect the scattered energy into united energy to build Jakarta together.

Anies and Sandi gathered first in the hall of Sunda Kelapa Great Mosque with their families and supporters before they left for the State Palace and returned to prayer together.

Inauguration of both then led directly President Jokowi. “By Allah I swear I will fulfill my duties as governor / deputy governor with the best and fairest possible, uphold the Constitution of the country,” said Anies and Sandiaga at the time of inauguration.

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Meanwhile, hundreds of residents began to arrive at the City Hall to attend tasyakuran event (Thanksgving ceremony) in connection with the inauguration of Anies and Sandiaga Uno as governor and vice governor started since the daytime. In the City Hall yard, about 30 food booths serve a variety of menus. Weather cloudy and drizzling down occasionally did not dampen the spirit of the people enliven the inauguration. (LT/P2/RS5)

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)