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