Senior official dismissed

Senior official dismissed

SEMARANG: Governor Soewardi has dismissed his secretary Pudjihardjo for transferring employees to other posts without his permission.

Soewardi took the action following persistent complaints that Pudjihardjo was making decisions outside of his authority.

"He has just been informed of his dismissal," Soewardi told Antara. He added that he hoped his aggravated staff would calm down soon.

Pudjihardjo transferred out lower-echelon officials for unclear reasons and replaced them with close relations, the governor said.

Earlier, the governor fired the chief of the personnel bureau Abdullah Budiharto for similar reasons. (pan)