Attention: PLN-Cimanggis

Attention: PLN-Cimanggis

From Koran Tempo

The power supply in Harjamukti village, Cimanggis, Depok, is subject to frequent blackouts, particularly during thunderstorms. On Dec. 26, 2002, for instance, there was a blackout from 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., even though the last rattle of thunder was shortly after 6 p.m.

Every time we make a complaint to the local office of the state electricity company (PLN), they tell us that something has to be repaired. The problem is that these blackouts, ranging in duration from 30 minutes to eight hours, have been plaguing our village for about six years without any improvement despite the repair work.

Meanwhile, the local PLN office has never deemed it necessary to apologize to its customers for the power failures, although it never fails to announce price rises. We hope this complaint will reach the competent authorities for prompt follow-up.

HBTB Complex residents, Cimanggis, Depok, Bogor