The Jakarta Governor for the 1997-2007 period, Sutiyoso, hopes Jakarta residents can be role models for the Indonesian people.

At the age of almost five centuries, Sutiyoso also hopes Jakarta will become more mature in facing challenges of becoming a global city.

"Jakarta is now 498 years old. Hopefully it will become more mature and its people will become more orderly," Sutiyoso said, after attending the Jakarta City Council's Plenary Meeting of Jakarta's 498th Anniversary, Sunday (6/22).

Sutiyoso explained that citizens behavior who are able to maintain order , tolerance, and a sense of belonging to their own city should reflect the maturity of a city apart from its infrastructure and physical development.

Sutiyoso also hopes Jakarta residents can become role models or examples for other regions in Indonesia in term of shaping the city's image.

"Jakarta residents must be able to become role models for Indonesia," he stated.