House demanded to summon President over prices hike

Antara ,  Jakarta   |  Mon, 05/12/2008 3:57 PM  |  Headlines

Seventy-five legislators have proposed the House of Representatives exercise its interpelation right to question President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over ever-increasing basic commodity prices.

"Their proposal will soon be processed by the House," House Speaker Agung Laksono said Monday.

Agung said current price hikes could trigger new problems such as higher unemployment and crime.

The government should wait before exporting unhusked rice, he said, even though the country's production might have surpassed the target.

"We must anticipate the national demand, particularly during the dry season when poor people are unable to buy rice," he said. (***)
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Mark robson (not verified) — Mon, 05/12/2008 - 4:34pm

in this same newspaper there is a colum saying jakartans unphased by price hike. So why are the legilastors?
it said legilators are worried about possible riots etc...they should worry about riots taking place if corruption is not dealt with dont you think?

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