6,000 sarongs for becak drivers

UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: The mayoralty office donated 6,000 sarongs as Idul Fitri gifts to becak, or pedicab, drivers from 11 subdistricts here yesterday.

Mayor Malik Masry, who presented the gifts, said the sarongs were gifts from the mayoralty and local businesspeople.

The mayor called on becak drivers to be good citizens and work together to maintain order.

"Let's follow the existing regulations, and let's keep the city clean. Do not litter," Masri was quoted by Antara as saying. (aan)