Officials' houses neglected

LIWA, West Lampung: Dozens of houses built for officials of the West Lampung administration are in various stages of disrepair due to neglect, Antara reported.

The houses, which absorbed Rp 2.4 billion (US$911,854) from the administration's budget, include several which can be categorized as "luxurious".

Regent HS Umpusinga said, however, that efforts have been made to put the houses to good use.

Regency spokesman Gunawan Rasyid that the houses were neglected because many of the officials already own houses and chose not to reside in the official residences. (swe)