KPU launches media center

KPU launches media center

JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) officially
launched on Monday its media center to help inform the public
about preparations for the 2004 general elections.

KPU said the media center aimed to provide easy and fast
access, and convenience for people who wanted to get information
about next year's elections.

Activities at the KPU media center will include media
relations, call center services (on phone number 3190 9999) and
news updates.

A number of computers with Internet connection, mini-library,
TV monitors, fax machines, translators and telephones will be
available free of charge at the media center for journalists
covering KPU's work.

Indonesia is scheduled to hold the legislative election in
April 2004 and two-stage presidential elections in July and
September 2004. ---JP