Police to get Rp 15b for election

SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan administration has approved a request by the East Kalimantan Police for Rp 15 billion to help them guard the upcoming election in the province.

"The request has been approved and the money will be immediately disbursed," said Syaiful Teteng, secretary to the East Kalimantan administration.

The funds will be used to cover police expenses during their operations ahead of and during the general and presidential elections.

"The funds will be used to cover police expenses from March to September this year," he said.

The general election will be held on April 5, while the first round of the presidential election will take place on July 5. If necessary, the second round of the presidential election will be held on Sept. 20. -- JP