Ferry transport inaugurated

Wed, 19 Sep 2001, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi Governor La
Ode Kaimoeddin inaugurated on Monday the operation of the Pulau
Sagori ferry to serve a new route linking Torobulu in Kendari to
Tampo in Muna.

Kaimoeddin said the inauguration of the ferry service showed
the central government's support in people-oriented development
programs in the region.

"Sea transportation in Southeast Sulawesi is very strategic
due to its geographical location," he said, adding that the new
facility was expected to benefit the public.

The ferry was manufactured by the Indonesian Shipbuilding
Industry (IKI) at a cost of Rp 15 billion (US$1.65 million). The
funds to build it were taken from the budget of the province's
River, Lake and Ferry Transport (ASDP) Office, Antara reported.
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