KPU transparency demanded

KPU transparency demanded

From Warta Kota

General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Ramlan Surbakti
has proposed that additional funds be allocated for the second-
round presidential election in September, with the money going on
increased fees for the members of local election committees
(KPPS) and the setting up of polling stations (TPS).

In my experience as a neighborhood administrator in Bekasi
Jaya, East Bekasi, the allocations for KPPS members and the
setting up of polling stations were significantly reduced in the
first-round presidential election -- from Rp 1,034 million in the
preceding legislative elections to only Rp 524,000.

If the KPU wishes to see the runoff election proceed smoothly,
the commission and its subordinate bodies should announce their
election budgets transparently no later than seven days prior to
the commencement of the second round.

Hopefully, by openly announcing the details of the allocations
for the KPPS and polling stations, the KPU will avoid a walkout
by local committee personnel right on the eve of the second round
as a protest against the lack of budget transparency.

FIRDAUS
Bekasi, West Java