IDs for independence pioneers

IDs for independence pioneers

JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Social Services Endang Kusuma Inten
Suweno handed over special identification cards to independence
pioneers for their meritorious contributions to the nation.

Inten said that the cards are a government effort to assist
those who took part in the national cause.

Five people symbolically received the cards at the minister's
office yesterday on behalf of the 474 recipients.

The cards will entitle them to health insurance and the use of
facilities in both state-owned and private hospitals, free of
charge and in cooperation with the state-owned Askes health
insurance company.

"The cards can also be used for public transportation
discounts," Inten said.

The ceremony was also attended by Rahmi Hatta, the wife of
Indonesia's first vice president Mohammad Hatta, Siti Wahjunah
Sjahrir, wife of the first prime minister Sutan Sjahrir and Nelly
Adam Malik, wife of the third vice president, Adam Malik. (05)