Offices, streets deserted

Offices, streets deserted

JAKARTA (JP): The holiday rhythm was still being felt
yesterday at City Hall offices, where only a handful of people
applied for ID cards, building permits and other documents.

Antara reported yesterday that the pre-qualification
secretariat, which is usually packed with contractors, suppliers
and consultants applying for qualification certificates, was
practically empty yesterday.

The City Council building was busy as most of the councilors
and the employees had to work a half-day schedule.

Traffic also flowed freely yesterday. The Cikampek-Jakarta
toll road, usually congested by 6:00 a.m., and the city's
thoroughfares were almost deserted. (sur)