Banten gets funds from West Java

Mon, 11 Dec 2000, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

SERANG, Banten: The West Java provincial council has approved
the allocation of some Rp 6 billion (US$631,578) to be used as an
"operational fund" for the newly established Banten provincial
administration.

West Java council speaker Eka Santosa said that the money
would likely be disbursed in the next three days.

"One billion is for officials' needs like cars, and the rest
for operational costs," he said after inaugurating Banten's
Chamber of Commerce on Saturday.

Eka admitted that the council had debated on giving the money
only after the establishment of a provincial council in Banten.

"But we were afraid many would think that West Java was
delaying its contribution, so we agreed to give the money now,"
Eka said as quoted by Antara. (hdn)

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