Busway Project
Corruption in the Slow Lane
The police are questioning Surabaya DPRD members on suspicion of accepting bribes from the city government in order to approve its busway project.
February 12, 2008
THE Surabaya Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) building was suddenly deserted. Commission rooms on the second floor, normally full of activity, were now almost vacant. A number of members previously friendly to journalists turned sour-faced, most remaining tight-lipped. “Our members are focusing on police investigation,” said Commission A Chairperson Retna Wangsa Bawana, dealing with legal and administrative affairs.
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