Sukhoi arrival disappoints legislators

Sukhoi arrival disappoints legislators

JAKARTA: House of Representatives Commission I stated on
Tuesday the government had offended legislators for allowing the
delivery of the Russian-made Sukhoi jet fighters to Indonesia,
saying it would order law enforcers to subpoena officials
involved in the warplane purchase.

Ibrahim Ambong of Golkar Party, chairman of Commission I, said
the arrival of Sukhoi jet fighters indicated that the government
had ignored the House's recommendation to delay the purchase.

He said the House working committee would continue its inquiry
and file a report with House leaders as well as the President
next week.

Meanwhile, commission deputy chairman Effendy Choirie of the
Nation Awakening Party said the delivery would mean the
government had breached proper procedures and legislation.

"Thus, everyone involved in the trade and violating the
procedures must be punished," he said.

The Sukhoi jet fighters are expected to arrive on Wednesday,
after a 24-hour delay. --Antara