Fund-raisers must have permit: Govt

Thu, 06 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA: The Ministry of Social Services demanded
institutions, foundations and community groups seeking funds or
other donations from the public to help the tsunami victims,
obtain a permit.

"Anyone collecting aid from the public must report to the
Ministry of Social Services and get a permit. This is required by
law," secretary-general of the ministry Ruchadi said on
Wednesday.

The statement came amid widespread fund-raising efforts to
help alleviate the suffering of the survivors of the Dec. 26
quake-triggered tsunami in Aceh and North Sumatra. But concerns
have also been raised that some of the money could be ending up
in the wrong places.

Ruchadi said that reporting to the ministry would help improve
the coordination aspect of the massive relief operation. -- JP

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