Journalists award Governor Surjadi<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The state-acknowledged Indonesian Journalists'
\nAssociation's (PWI Jaya) Jakarta branch awarded yesterday medals
\nof merit to Governor Surjadi Soedirdja and South Jakarta Mayor
\nPardjoko.<\/p>\n
The medal was given to Surjadi, 58, for his appreciation of
\nthe media's strategic position, PWI Jaya chairman Tarman Azam
\nsaid at the ceremony.<\/p>\n
Surjadi was praised for being open to criticism.<\/p>\n
He said Pardjoko got the medal for his support, appreciation,
\nand contribution to the media and the city's development.<\/p>\n
\"The 55-year old mayor is known for his success in getting his
\nmayoralty to win many awards, especially in sports tournaments,\"
\nTarman said.<\/p>\n
Tarman said the medals were the first awarded to officials for
\ncontributions to the media's development.<\/p>\n
The association plans to confer such medals on officials
\nannually, he said.<\/p>\n
In his address Surjadi said the press was very powerful in
\nshaping public opinion. \"Therefore, the press must be accurate,
\nfair and objective in reporting.\" (ste)<\/p>",
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