Officials shamed into obedience

Officials shamed into obedience

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Employees of the Kupang Regency
Administration who turn up late for work are being punished by
being ordered to sweep the street, each one carrying a huge
banner that says "I came to the office late".

Kupang Regent Paul Lawa Rihi said the punishment is intended
to put them to shame for tardiness and, hopefully, to get rid of
this bad habit once and for all.

The measure is part of the regent's efforts to improve
discipline among his staff.

The punishment is being meted out to every late comer, senior
and junior employees alike. Pregnant staff however are exempted,
Antara reported. (emb)