Police to get Rp 15b for election

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