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)