Prasasti Museum roof collapses

JAKARTA: The front section of the roof of Prasasti Museum in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, fell to the ground last Sunday, destroying at least three of its 10 supporting poles.

"We heard a thunderous crash just past midnight which we thought was an earthquake. But when we went out of the house, we saw the roof of the museum falling down," said Asep, a resident living close to the museum.

No one was injured in the incident that took place in the early morning on Sunday but material losses are estimated to reach tens of millions of rupiah.

The museum is currently closed for renovations.

Head of Central Jakarta Culture and Museum division Aurora Tambunan could not be reached for comment on Tuesday. -- JP