Deploy Blue Troops To Clean Housing Disposal In Bekasi, Central Jakarta SDA Sub-dept. Sorry

The Head of the Central Jakarta Water Resources Sub-dept. (Kasudin SDA) Mustajab admitted that he had deployed blue troops to clean up ditches in the Bekasi housing area, West Java.

Mustajab also apologized for his actions. He realized his actions brought his subordinates to help clean the waterways in the buffer zone could cause negative sentiment.

"Yes, that is our negligence. As civil servants, I apologize to everyone for this negligence," Mustajab said when met at DKI Jakarta City Hall, Monday, July 3.

Mustajab explained that initially he was asked to help by the head of the RT in the Bekasi housing area to help clean the waterways because the area was often flooded.

Mustajab then granted the wishes of the head of the RT by bringing a number of blue troops who served at the Central Jakarta SDA Sub-dept.

However, Mustajab emphasized that the cleaning of these waterways was carried out by his staff on holidays. So, this does not interfere with their work in Jakarta.

However, the officers were still wearing their uniforms while helping clean the ditch.

"We admit that because he (the blue troop) is every overseas, even resting, wearing a blue uniform," said Mustajab.

Previously, a photo circulated of a number of blue troops still wearing uniforms from the Central Jakarta Water Resources Sub-dept., complete with hats and boots cleaning waterways in a residential area.

In the photo, the cleaning of this channel will be carried out on Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Jatiranggon Village, Jatisampurna District, Bekasi City, West Java.