Friday, June 24, 2016

Jakarta to renovate and expand 2600km of sidewalks

The Jakarta Post: "Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama promised to consistently improve sidewalks and public transportation services in his remarks at Jakarta’s 489th anniversary on Wednesday.

The city administration would renovate and expand 2,600 kilometers of sidewalks across the capital by engaging private companies, the governor said."

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

PAS candidate wants better public transport services

The Star Online: "KUALA KANGSAR: The PAS candidate for the by-election here wants better public transportation services for the convenience of residents.

Dr Najihatussalehah Ahmad (pic) said those living in villages here were forced to rely on the services of chartered boats, which did not have fixed operating hours.

Public buses in the area are also poorly maintained and need to be replaced, she told reporters at the PAS operations centre here on Monday."