Shoddy apartment infuriates governor

Shoddy apartment infuriates governor

SURABAYA: East Java Governor Imam Utomo could not hide his
outrage on Friday after inspecting collapsed roofs of several
low-cost apartments in Sombo, Surabaya.

"The roof construction was poor because they only used cement
bricks. You must repair this soon," he told the city officials.

The governor said he was disappointed that a strong wind was
enough to damage the roofs. At least three people were injured
when they were hit by falling debris.

The apartments were built in 1992 to provide better housing to
slum residents. Inhabitants told the governor at least 10
apartment blocks needed immediate renovation because they were
built with low-quality materials.