C. Java legislators want more money

C. Java legislators want more money

SEMARANG, Central Java: Despite a 30 percent rise, Central
Java provincial council legislators are still complaining that
their salaries are lower than their counterparts across the
country.

Hartoyo Abdullah, secretary of the Golkar faction in the
council, was quoted by Antara as saying that only 4.6 percent of
the total provincial income of Rp 335 billion was allocated to
the council.

"We've consulted with state minister of regional autonomy
expert staff Andi A. Malarangeng who said the rise could be up to
10 percent of the regional income," he said.

Hartoyo also pointed out that the funds allocated for the
council were not only used for legislators' salaries but also for
council staff.

Council members in Lampung receive a monthly salary of about
Rp 4.2 million, West Java legislators receive Rp 11.6 million
while East Java Rp 11 million.

Hartoyo said Central Java council members receive Rp 2.5
million per month.(10)