121 city officials brought under heel

121 city officials brought under heel

Governor Surjadi Soedirdja announced that he has dismissed 19
city officials and sternly punished 102 others for various
violations.

The governor made the announcement at a flag raising ceremony
marking Independence Day at City Hall on Tuesday.

Of the 102 officials, at least 76 had their regular salary
raises postponed and 25 had their promotions delayed.

Surjadi did not give the reasons behind the harsh punishments
against the 121 officials, not did he mention their names.
However, reliable sources at the governor's offices said the
delinquent officials were probably involved in corruption or
other kinds of abuses of power.

At the ceremony the governor presented the Satyalencana Karya
Satya medals, the awards given to officials have been working for
the city administration for 30 consecutive years, to 149
employees. (yns)