Central Java sets official birthday

SEMARANG: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto announced earlier this week that Aug. 15, 1950, was the province's official date of birth. The date was decided following a long and careful discussion involving government officials, experts, public figures and a special committee of the provincial legislative council.

During the ceremony that marked the launch of the birth date on Tuesday, Mardiyanto also awarded winners of the logo design competition for the province's 54th anniversary. Andi Sudarto of Semarang won first prize, while Sigit Maryuwanto of Sleman, Yogyakarta, was runner-up.

Under Law No. 10/1950, the province has the authority to decide its territorial borders, the its governmental structure and the name of its capital. -- JP