History Museum to present awards

History Museum to present awards

JAKARTA: Jakarta Historical Museum, better known as Fatahillah
Museum, will present awards to some institutions, individuals and
media on Oct. 15 who have contributed significantly to the
museum.

Former Jakarta Governor Ali Sadikin and a scholar of history
Adolf Heuken are among the 19 individuals to receive the awards.

"For the last five years, the museum has been improved thanks
to support from many individuals, institutions and the media,"
the museum's director Tinia Budiarti said on Thursday.

She praised Ali Sadikin for turning the building into a museum
as it was formerly used as a district military command office.

The awards ceremony will start at around 7 p.m. at the museum
and deputy governor Fauzi Bowo is expected to present the awards.

State-owned Bank Mandiri and several museums in the
Netherlands and Portugal will also be awarded for their support.

The Jakarta Post will also receive an award for its
contribution. -- JP