Business at Snail’s Pace

THE Lenteng Agung Branch post office in South Jakarta appeared deserted. Out of the three counters available on Thursday last week, only two were open. Three post office officials could be seen absorbed in conversation. “It only gets busy when people pick up their pensions or pay electricity bills,” said Marlin, the office security guard.

The atmosphere was similar at the Pasar Minggu Branch post office in South Jakarta. Only three people co

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