There was a noticeable lack of activity around the coal-fired steam power plant (PLTU) about 40 kilometers from Ambon, capital of Maluku in eastern Indoneisa. There were only three security guards on duty when Tempo visited in mid-July, and they were just sitting around. About 100 meters from the security post there was some steel framework, partially painted blue.

"There is no activity," said one security guard for PT Hilmanindo Signintama. "All