The Jakarta Globe: Fauzi Reserves His Traffic Apologies for Foreign Officials
Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo finally apologized for Monday evening’s monstrous traffic gridlock — but to a visiting foreign delegation instead of his constituents.
“I’m sorry for the traffic you have to go through while you’re here,” he told delegates from the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) on Thursday, during a governors’ and mayors’ convention.
“It’s because of the increased population and [low public] welfare.”
The governor was widely criticized for attempting to deflect blame over severe traffic congestion on Monday, which was caused by heavy rains and flooding.
Our little cafe in the corner has now become a mall. We kind of miss the old little cafe, so here's something we put together to make it feel a bit more like home.
