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)