The $500 Million Divorce

After a three-year discord, Aria West Indonesia has filed a huge claim for compensation with PT Telkom. At stake: phone services, employees and Indonesia’s image.

April 17, 2001

People in West Java may have to be on the lookout. Damage or disruption to telephone lines may not be repaired due to a lack of operational funds. And why is that? The joint operating agreement (KSO) between PT Telkom and Aria West International has been terminated. The manner of the termination was such that it is unclear how routine activities will be handled.

The end was a messy one: Take a look at Aria West’s accounts in ABN-Amro ba

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