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)