President's official car park?
President's official car park?
From Kompas
On Nov. 15, I parked my car outside of Klub Bimasena
(health/sports center) in South Jakarta, near the gate of the
club, which shares the same complex with Hotel Dharmawangsa.
When I left my car near the entrance, club security men told
me to move my car to the parking lot at the rear of the building,
because the car park near the gate was reserved for the
president, vice president and ambassadors.
As there was no sign indicating reserved parking, I asked the
security officers to make a written statement that the space was
especially meant for the top authorities and envoys. They took me
to see the manager on duty, who said the policy involved
security, without elaborating.
I insisted that a clear answer be given and after waiting for
about half an hour, the manager called me to say that pending the
reply, I still had to move my car to another parking area of the
club.
So far, I have not yet received any written statement from
Bimasena that the car park is officially reserved for the
president, vice president and envoys. To preserve the good image
of the president, I hope presidential palace authorities will
clarify the matter.
RIZALI SHAHAB
Depok, West Java
From Kompas
On Nov. 15, I parked my car outside of Klub Bimasena
(health/sports center) in South Jakarta, near the gate of the
club, which shares the same complex with Hotel Dharmawangsa.
When I left my car near the entrance, club security men told
me to move my car to the parking lot at the rear of the building,
because the car park near the gate was reserved for the
president, vice president and ambassadors.
As there was no sign indicating reserved parking, I asked the
security officers to make a written statement that the space was
especially meant for the top authorities and envoys. They took me
to see the manager on duty, who said the policy involved
security, without elaborating.
I insisted that a clear answer be given and after waiting for
about half an hour, the manager called me to say that pending the
reply, I still had to move my car to another parking area of the
club.
So far, I have not yet received any written statement from
Bimasena that the car park is officially reserved for the
president, vice president and envoys. To preserve the good image
of the president, I hope presidential palace authorities will
clarify the matter.
RIZALI SHAHAB
Depok, West Java