TWO incidents took place at the Ministry for Villages, Development of Underprivileged Regions and Transmigration in Kalibata, South Jakarta, two weeks ago. On the second floor, Minister Eko Putro Sandjojo scolded members of his special staff for failing to ensure a full and responsible budget spending for the ministry's programs.

The meeting, held around 6pm, was the continuation of another meeting held two hours earlier. Eko was irritated when h