Yudhoyono calls for integrated policy on automotive field

"I have instructed related ministers to respond to the rapid development of the automotive industry with appropriate policies and actions to overcome excesses or problems brought about by the progress," Yudhoyono said at a function to commission an additional car assembling plant of PT Daihatsu Motor in the Sunter area, North Jakarta, on Tuesday.

The president had asked the ministers of transportation, economy, trade, industry, energy and mineral resources, public works, environment, as well as the National Police chief to make a policy and take integrated measures in relation with the rapid development of the automotive industry.

"There should be an integrated policy to match the rapid development of the automotive industry with good environment, road infrastructure, and motoring safety ," Yudhoyono said.