East Kalimantan promises free room

Sat, 02 Feb 2002, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA: Organizers of the East Kalimantan 2008 National Games
(PON) have pledged "totally" free lodging and accommodation for
all participating groups.

"We initially proposed to take up to 75 percent of the
expenses the participants would have, but the Kutai Regent later
announced its commitment to taking the remaining 25 percent,"
Robian, an official of the organizing committee, told reporters
on Thursday.

The election saw the province, known for its abundant natural
resources, win 53 votes to beat West Java with only eight and
South Sulawesi with seven.

Robian said that the provincial administration would budget as
much as Rp 760 billion (US$73.6 million) to build the facilities
and organize the event. The 2004 PON will be held in South
Sumatra. -- JP

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