192,000 people temporarily hired

192,000 people temporarily hired

BREBES, Central Java: As of Tuesday, the local administration
had hired as many as 192,000 people who had lost their jobs in
labor-intensive projects such as building dams, cleaning drains
and rivers and renovating city roads, an official said.

Regent Samsudin Sagiman told The Jakarta Post that the
National Development Planning Board had distributed Rp 1.63
billion to pay for the fees for 80 working days. Each worker, who
is required to work from 7 a.m till noon, will be paid Rp 4,000
(US$ 53 cents) per week.

"I hope this project can run smoothly. Moreover, it is useful
for the workers who have been laid off to earn an income to help
them celebrate Idul Fitri," he said. (har/09)