Tourist workers protest graft

Tourist workers protest graft

DENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of members of the Indonesian Tourism
Workers Association (HPI) protested at the gubernatorial office
on Wednesday calling for firm action against graft by officials
in the industry.

"Many crucial problems have not been properly addressed, such
as the presence of unlicensed guides and foreigners working
illegally in the tourism industry," association chairman Made
Sudira said.

"We want the governor to take stern action against officials
who are involved, including those in the immigration and tourism
offices," Made said.

After a two-hour protest the group dispersed peacefully.
(zen/edt)