Fund raising turns `profit'

SURABAYA, East Java: Money donated for the victims of tidal waves in Banyuwangi has reached Rp 4.9 billion (US$2.26 million), more than the estimated losses of Rp 4.7 billion.

Spokesman for the East Java provincial government Susanto said that the amount of cash raised by the disaster coordination team excluded the money directly given to the victims by donators.

He said Rp 23 million in cash from the Osaka administration in Japan has also reached the area, Antara reported. (par)