Cement projects in C. Java

JAKARTA (JP): Only five of the 17 cement plant projects in Central Java have started construction preparation, provincial Investment Coordinating Board head Soedarsono said yesterday.

Soedarsono said from Semarang the five projects were owned by PT Semen Nusantara in Cilacap; PT Semen Gombong in Kebumen, PT Sukolilo in Pati, and PT Semen Grobogan and PT Himkonam Pertiwi, both in Grobogan.

"The five cement investors have started acquiring land and making other preparations for implementing their projects," he told Antara.

He warned he would revoke the other projects' licenses if investors were not serious about building their plants. (02)