Sutiyoso's Grand Dreams
The Busway is only a small part of Sutiyoso's great ambition. Undeterred, he is prepared to go against ministers.
January 6, 2004
HE is trying to fuel the history of the capital city. His dream is to see Jakarta turned into Asia's New York. He has never been bothered about the many names people have dubbed him with, ranging from a governor with an iron fist to the "King of Eviction". He is Sutiyoso, Governor of Jakarta Special Capital Region (DKI). Many of his steps are often considered unpopular. Close to Lebaran, he ordered evictions in Tanjung Duren and Kali
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