Something rotten in new hospital

MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: The issue of corruption has been raised regarding the newly completed Rp 8 billion T.C. Hillers General Hospital in Maumere.

The local Pos Kupang daily reported last week that council spokesman Simon Petrus Soliwoa said the council would question the head of the health agency on the matter.

Samsudin, a former supervisor of the project, said several of the building materials used were not up to standards -- including the timber.

It was not clear why he was no longer on the project. (yac)