68H radio gets Aceh award

68H radio gets Aceh award

JAKARTA: The Aceh Art Council has given a Tsunami Award to 68H
Radio News Agency for its contribution in radio repair efforts
and news provision in the aftermath of the tsunami disaster in
Aceh.

To date, the radio news agency has helped rebuild five radio
stations in Aceh, which allowed the stations to broadcast post-
tsunami stories and entertainment programs in Aceh. The agency
has also developed its own news program called "Aceh News", aired
over its 15 radio networks throughout Aceh.

The award, which was given out on Saturday night, was one of
31 awards presented by the Aceh Art Council to groups and
individuals that contributed to Aceh in the aftermath of the
disaster. In addition to the media, the awards were also given to
volunteers and individuals. 68H Radio News Agency won the only
category for radio, according to a release available to the media
on Sunday. -- JP