JAKARTA, April 9 — After several delays and with only a few months until he steps down, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who was recently rebuked for using state facilities while campaigning for his Democratic Party, will finally enjoy the nation's first private presidential plane.

For more than nine years of his presidency, Susilo and his extensive entourage have been flying on a jet leased from national flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia.

The new presidential plane, a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ2), is set to be unveiled tomorrow during a reception ceremony to mark its delivery at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta.

According to a report by Jakarta Post on Wednesday, the price of the luxury aircraft is tagged at US$91.21 million (RM294 million).

After the ceremony, the aircraft is set to become fully operational, serving the president on his official visits around the country and overseas. It may carry Susilo for the first time on his visit to Myanmar in May, as he is slated to attend the 24th Asean Summit. — Bernama