P&G is not leaving RI

P&G is not leaving RI

I want to correct the wrong impression created by the headline
of your article about Procter & Gamble (P&G) on May 14, 2003. P&G
is not leaving Indonesia. We remain committed to the long-term
growth and development of our business in Indonesia, as evidenced
by our significant investments in new product introductions
containing the latest world-class technologies. We will continue
to operate our Jakarta head office and distribution center in
Indonesia to make P&G products available to Indonesian consumers.
I clearly stated these points during my interview with your
paper.

I would also like to make the following clarifications:
* Our Indonesia plant will close by around July 2004. Your
article did not mention the year and therefore implied closure
this year. We are making the announcement early to provide
sufficient time for an orderly transition for our employees and
partners affected by this move.
* P&G Home Products Indonesia will continue to operate in
Indonesia. It is not affected by this restructuring and we will
continue to operate this company as normal for the foreseeable
future.
* Our Health Care manufacturing operations will continue to be in
Indonesia and not centered in the Philippines as your article
indicated. PT Darya Varia Laboratoria will take over the license
and manufacture in Indonesia of P&G's Vicks line of products.

P&G is committed to building its long-term business in
Indonesia by delivering high quality products which are
competitively priced. This change will not affect the
availability of P&G brands in Indonesia, and P&G will continue to
operate its Jakarta business office and distribution center.

RAUL T. FALCON, President Director, PT Procter & Gamble Indonesia Tbk.,

Jakarta

Note: Thank you for your clarification.

--Editor