Building tenants told to stay alert on Monday

Building tenants told to stay alert on Monday

JAKARTA (JP): In an anticipation for worst situation during
the House of Representatives (DPR) plenary session on Monday, and
the gathering of thousands of President Abdurrahman Wahid's
supporters, the management of high-rise buildings in Jakarta have
informed their tenants to remain alert.

The management of Menara Kadin building on Jl. H.R. Rasuna
Said in Kuningan, South Jakarta, for example, urged its occupants
to take self-precaution security measures to protect themselves
during the anticipated tense day.

The management, in an internal circular distributed to tenants
and a copy of which was obtained by The Jakarta Post, said they
would double the number of security team for morning and
afternoon shifts, apart from two officers from the Brigade Mobile
(Brimob).

The tenants, if they decide to open their office on Monday,
are appealed to tell their employees to arrive in the office
earlier than usual and to leave the office in a group of at least
three people with more than two men in each group

Tenants and their employees are also urged to use public
transportations and at least not to use luxury vehicles.

"Do not drive luxurious cars and do not stop to watch any
passing protesters," it warned.

For female employees, the building management suggested not to
wear fancy accessories like jewelry. For those who are wearing
skirt to the office, it was also advised to bring extra trousers
to prevent possible harassment.

Informing cellular telephone numbers to fellow colleagues in
the office was also suggested and if possible any meeting outside
the building to be canceled or held inside the compound.

The management also suggested the employees to provide extra
snacks for themselves and to have lunch at the restaurants or
cafeteria inside the building.

All food counters would be asked to keep open after hours to
serve the employees, the statement said. (23/emf)