The Eastern Flood Canal Tug-of-War

THIS is a project of utmost importance, but one that has never received serious attention. On the drawing board since 1973, even the clearing of land for the Eastern Flood Canal (BKT) is incomplete. If the project had been completed by now, it would most certainly have reduced the impact of the recent floods in Jakarta. This lack of seriousness has cost us dearly: over a period of 34 years, four huge floods have inundated Jakarta and the surround

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