29 entrepreneurs join rupiah drive

Fri, 16 Jan 1998, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

MEDAN, North Sumatra: A group of 29 local businesspeople
joined the "Love Rupiah" drive yesterday, contributing Rp 3.3
billion (US$440,000) to the government.

The money will be placed in a savings account in a state bank
and its interest will be used for charity purposes. Among the
highest contributors were young businessman Rachmadsyah who gave
Rp 200 million, as did Sukamto Tanoto of PT Inti Indorayon Medan.

The contribution was made at a gathering of 72 entrepreneurs
attended yesterday by Regional Military Commander Maj. Gen. T.
Rizal Nurdin and Provincial Police Chief Brig. Gen. M.A. Sambas.

Since last Saturday, the local military has held bazaars and
sold cheap foodstuff to help those badly affected by the monetary
turmoil. (21)

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