No more funds for election, KPU says

No more funds for election, KPU says

JAKARTA: The Ministry of Finance said on Thursday that it was
unlikely it would disburse the additional Rp 418 billion
requested by the General Elections Commission (KPU), which the
KPU requires to organize the election runoff on Sept. 20.

The ministry's director general for budget Ahmad Rochjadi said
the government was short of funds for the election.

The KPU earlier told the House of Representatives' Commission
II on domestic affairs it would need an additional Rp 418 billion
to organize the runoff. So far, the House has agreed to endorse
Rp 10 billion for logistical requirements. -- Antara