Bekasi budget to be raised by 17%

JAKARTA (JP): Bekasi administration has proposed an increase in its budget of Rp 61.7 billion (US$28.04 million) for the current 1994/95 fiscal year to Rp 72.6 billion.

Deputy regent of Bekasi, Dede Satibi, said the proposal for the increase has been sent to the city's legislative council.

Antara news agency reported that the administration considered the increase reasonable because it expects more revenue from various channels, including property taxes. (yns)