Quake aid

Quake aid

From Neraca

In response to RCTI's "Night Bulletin" on Oct. 12, 1995, Syafei Anjasmara, director general of social assistance development, said that a lot of money has been received to be distributed among the Krinci quake victims in Jambi.

This statement is heartening because it reflects concern and national social solidarity. But we should be sure that the aid reaches the victims. We do not want past experience to repeat itself such as when aid for tsunami victims in Flores in 1992 was misappropriated. This was despite warnings by the coordinating minister for people's welfare that every cent of the aid should be accounted for.

TJANDRA R. MULJADI

Jakarta