Govt to build 60 places of worship

BIAK, Papua: The Biak Numfor regency administration has allocated Rp 300 million (US$35,294) to help the local community build 60 places of worship in the regency, an official said on Saturday.

The fund will be taken from the regency's 2003 budget.

The 60 places of worship include churches, mosques and temples.

"Rp 5 million will be allotted to each place of worship, and will be disbursed immediately," said Metusalah M. Morin, head of the regency's community affairs office. -- Antara