Clearing up the Banpres Puzzle

In the interest of transparency, President Megawati should explain her use of the Banpres funds to renovate military and police quarters.

May 7, 2002

ALREADY, 25 members of parliament have signed a request to summons President Megawati to the legislature, which re-opens on Friday this week, to explain her use of Rp30 billion in Banpres funds to renovate military and police housing. The number exceeded the minimum 10 required to carry the request through.

According to the petitioners, Banpres funds may be used only for emergency purposes, such as for helping victims of natural disasters, n

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