Houses for Tsunami victims

SURABAYA: The East Java provincial authority plans to build 877 units of small houses for the people in Banyuwangi regency whose homes were swept by tidal waves early this month.

Each of the 36m-type house will cost Rp 2 million (US$950), spokesman Soesanto.

The authorities have allocated 40 hectares of land for the housing project, Soesanto said, adding that construction will begin next month. Armed forces members will also be deployed to help with the construction, Antara reported. (prs)