Regent criticized for flaunting wealth

Regent criticized for flaunting wealth

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: People in the regency of Muna questioned on Monday the source of money spent by Muna Regent Ridwan to build a huge private house in Raha, the regency's capital city.

"It costs billions of rupiah. Where does he get that kind of money?" an activist, who asked to remain anonymous, queried.

Before being criticized for developing a luxurious house, Ridwan bought a Volvo sedan, the only Volvo in the regency.

Responding to the criticisms, Ridwan said Monday that the money he spent on the house and the sedan came from profits of his own businesses.

He said the development of the luxurious house was not aimed at flaunting his wealth to the public, but to beautify the town of Raha. -- Antara