ABRI donates 200 tons of rice

ABRI donates 200 tons of rice

SURABAYA, East Java: The Armed Forces (ABRI) here have donated
200 tons of rice to 33 drought-stricken villages in the province.

East Java Military Chief Maj. Gen. Djaja Suparman told
reporters here Monday that the contribution showed ABRI's concern
about the plight of the people.

"Although the donation is small, it shows that we are together
in solving problems. By doing this, we can overcome any
predicaments," he was quoted by Antara as saying.

According to Djaja, there are currently 75,000 ABRI personnel
stationed in the province. He said the 200 ton rice ration was
accumulated from ABRI personnel who individually donated two
kilograms of rice.

Many parts of the province are suffering from the effects of
the drought and failed crops. (aan)