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