New mailing service introduced

The state-owned postal service, Perum Pos dan Giro, introduced electronic business mail, a new service offering speed and accuracy of delivery, yesterday.

Director General of Post and Telecommunications Djakaria Purawidjaja told reporters after officially starting the service at the city's main post office building in Central Jakarta that Perum Pos dan Giro will keep on offering better service to the public in order to counter fierce competition from courier firms.

The electronic business mail service encompasses the electronic laying out, printing and folding of specific business materials, as well as their stamping before they are delivered by postmen.

The company's president, Marsoedi, told reporters that the contents of the specific letters should be similar. He said the service was perfect for promotion and billing mailings.

Marsoedi said that Perum Pos dan Giro leases equipment from Siemens Nixdorf, whose machines can produce 10,000 letters per hour. (icn)