January 6, 2010

Official cars


1st Man: Wow, our state officials are getting even more amazing.

2nd Man: What? Their performance? Closeness to the people? Or their social sensitivity?

1st Man: No, their new official cars!

Public outcry greeted plans to upgrade the government’s official fleet with Toyota Crown Royal Saloons valued at US$138,000 each, with healthcare workers saying the cost of just one car would be sufficient to provide coverage for 21,667 people a year.

Kompas – January 6, 2010