Paying The Ultimate Price

THE mud-floor house of the size of a security guard sentry box was empty last week. The plaited-bamboo walls were torn and decayed in some parts. Indeed the inhabitants were no longer there. Kasifah, an old woman who had lived there, died while struggling in the queue to obtain her Rp300,000 handout from the government.

The misfortune happened on Friday two weeks ago. Kasifah welcomed that particular morning happily with bright eyes. Direct cash m

Subscribe to continue reading.
We craft news with stories.

For the benefits of subscribing to Digital Tempo, See More

The Best Choice

Rp 54.945/Month

Active for 12 Months, Rp 659.340

• *You Save -Rp 102.000
• *Guaranteed update of up to 52 Editions of Tempo Magazine

Subscribe

Rp 64.380/Month

Active Every Month Cancel Anytime

• *Free for the first month if using a Credit Card

Subscribe

See Other Packages

Already a Subscribed? Log in here
To receive daily news by Email, Sign up for Tempo ID.