Land for tidal wave victims

Land for tidal wave victims

JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has appropriated 16 hectares
of land at the Meru Betiri National Park in Banyuwangi, East
Java, for the victims of the recent tidal wave.

The land was initially designed by the government for a
company but the plan was withdrawn because there was no agreement
between both parties.

Forestry Minister Djamaludin Suryohadikusumo said President
Soeharto supports the plan.

He said he had his staff to meet with the Banyuwangi regent
and encourage his residents to relocate to the new area, Antara
reported. (par)