Bappenas clarifies

From Media Indonesia

With reference to the article in Media Indonesia on Sept 5, 1995, entitled : Test TOEFL di Bappenas mengecewakan (TOEFL test in Bappenas disappointing) we would like to clarify the matter.

* The test was held to select would-be scholarship receivers under OTO Bappenas (overseas training program of the National Development Planning Board). But because of the big demand for Test of Academic Potential and TOEFL, we provide opportunities to the public, including those from the outer regions to take the test.

* The Rp 45,000 fee collected from each participant for the TOEFL test can be broken down as follows: The test book costs Rp 38,000. the remaining Rp 7,000 is used for hiring the room, sound system, supervision fees and for sending back the test results.

* The sound system was checked twice, a day before the test and a few moments before the test. We found that the sound system was OK. Prior to the test, participants were consulted on the quality of the sound system, and they had no problem.

* However, we would like to thank the writer. We would like to assure the public that we will have a better way of selecting potential applicants in the future.

DWI WAHYU ATMAJI

OTO Bappenas

Jakarta