Ascension Day commemoration

JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso asked subordinates yesterday to do their duties properly in all situations.

"We are not only responsible to the country but also to Allah the Almighty," Sutiyoso said in a written speech read by the military personnel chief Col. M. Fahlevi at Ascension Day of the Prophet Muhammad ceremony yesterday.

The ceremony was held at the City Military headquarters yesterday.

Arief Rakhman, a lecturer from the Indonesia University, was the ulema at the ceremony. He explained the meaning of Ascension Day and called on people to improve their faith, patience and discipline to reach their goals. (jun)