Lampung has new governor

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Minister of Home Affairs Moch. Yogie SM installed yesterday Oemarsono as Lampung governor replacing Lt. Gen. (ret.) Poedjono Pranyoto who ended his tenure after serving two consecutive terms.

The ceremony was held during a special plenary session of the provincial legislature.

As reported by Antara, Oemarsono, 58, who was born in Sragen, Central Java, was a former deputy governor of economics and development.

He served as regent of Wonogiri, Central Java, from 1985 to 1995 before moving to Lampung. (mds)