Becak driver named Gus Dur's guest

Becak driver named Gus Dur's guest

PADANG, West Sumatra. An unlikely pair, Adriyasman, a becak
(three-wheel pedicab) driver, and Indriani, a cowherd, may be
part of the story of poverty in the countryside, but their
success in family planning program will take them to a state
honor.

The pair will represent West Sumatra in a function at the
State Palace to be hosted by President Abdurrahman Wahid on June
29 in commemoration of National Family Day.

Gus Dur, as the President is popularly known, will receive
representatives of the country's 27 provinces during the
celebration.

"The pair have been chosen because of their success in the
family planning program. They have used implant contraception
devices for four years," West Sumatra National Family Planning
Board (BKKBN) office, H.A. Lufti Sabrie told Antara on Monday.

Lufti said his office will involve the Minangkabau local
customs board and Bundo Kanduang women's council to empower the
family planning program.

He said the celebration will be held in cooperation with
several non-governmental organizations, such as the Indonesian
Home Economic Association (IHEA) and the Community Nutrition and
Family Resources (GMSK). (09)