Lack of facilities slow development

Lack of facilities slow development

MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Inadequate infrastructure is hampering development in Irian Jaya and Maluku, says chief of the Trikora military command Maj. Gen.I Ketut Wirdhana, who oversees security in those provinces.

He said the lack of trained people and the eastern territories' geography also contributed to the slow progress of development.

Wirdhana made the remarks on Saturday when addressing members of the Armed Forces who had just completed a civic mission in Irian Jaya villages.

Manokwari's regent Esau Sesa said the civic mission program greatly helped local residents in tackling problems of poverty, underdevelopment, and backwardness, Antara reported. (imn)