E. Java province opens radio station

E. Java province opens radio station

SURABAYA (JP): East Java Governor Imam Utomo launched on
Wednesday a new radio station, JT-FM 92.7 Radio Musik Indonesia,
which is owned by the local provincial administration, with the
aim of disseminating information about its development
achievements to the public.

About 40 percent of its programs will consist of information
about the local administration's achievements and policies,
Gunarto, an official of the provincial administration, said. The
station is situated in the governor's office compound.

"The remaining airtime will be music and cultural programs,"
Gunarto said in a statement.

The radio, manned by nine people, is on air from 5 a.m. until
midnight daily.

The launching of the radio was marked with a dialog between
the governor and listeners from Mojosari, Pasuruan and Ponorogo
for about 20 minutes. (nur)