Jakarta to observe National Press Day<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Governor Surjadi Soedirdja will launch tomorrow
\nthe 1996 National Press Day in Jakarta which will mark a two-
\nmonth long schedule of activities, the head of the Indonesian
\nJournalists' Association said.<\/p>\n
In a release made available to The Jakarta Post yesterday,
\nTarman Azzam said that activities will include open discussions,
\nlectures for public and government officials, a campaign on the
\npress code of ethics, social activities and public entertainment.<\/p>\n
The code of ethics campaign will touch on matters concerning
\ngovernment officials, public interest and squatters.<\/p>\n
AIDS will also be one of the topics of discussion, Tarman
\nsaid.<\/p>\n
In social activities, the association has raised funds for the
\npoor and elderly, has sponsored blood donations and free
\ncircumcision for 300 children of poor families.<\/p>\n
The association has called on the media to organize their own
\ncelebrations for National Press Day. Cooperation with local
\ngovernment officials, businessmen or any organization is
\npossible, he said.<\/p>\n
Tarman said that commemorating the day is an important way to
\nenhance a sense of belonging among media people.<\/p>\n
The two-month activities will end in a press exhibition in
\nWest Java, he said.(03)<\/p>",
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