Regular checks on pay phones

Regular checks on pay phones

JAKARTA (JP): The East Jakarta office of the state-owned
telecommunications company PT Telkom will check on the condition
of its pay phones in public places twice a week.

Office chief Rizal Saat said yesterday that the he has 300
female employees to check on public telephone booths every Monday
and Friday.

The phones with priority are those in the Kampung Rambutan bus
terminal, Taman Mini Park, Pulogadung bus station, Jatinegara
railway stations, shopping centers and hospitals.

Rizal said that the Setya Melania operation is part of
Telkom's efforts to improve its service. The employees will also
seek information on which areas have high demand for new
telephone connections.

East Jakarta Telkom operates over 5,800 pay phones. (pan)