Jakarta Forum [Archive]: Jakarta celebrating Jakarta's 484th anniversary

Jakarta Forum [Archive]: Jakarta celebrating Jakarta's 484th anniversary

Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo says the face of Jakarta is not too bad considering that the city is celebrating its 484th anniversary.

At least 54 percent of Jakartans were satisfied with the city, according to a survey, which indicated that it was progressing in a positive direction, Fauzi said.

The remarks were made at an ceremony to celebrating Jakarta's 484th anniversary, at the National Monument complex on Wednesday.

"It’s the city administration's responsibility to work and focus on improving any weaknesses in Jakarta,” Fauzi said.

“I can only emphasize that I work as hard as I can for Jakartans.”

Traffic jams and flood are among problems Jakarta faces on a daily basis. The administration has highlighted its achievements such as the introduction of Car-Free Day and its efforts to increase green space.