Maluku adopts Army chief

Maluku adopts Army chief

AMBON, Maluku: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Wismoyo Arismunandar
was honored with the title Kapitan (chief warrior) by the people
of Maluku on Tuesday.

The title was presented in a traditional ceremony. It involved
the presentation of the Maluku traditional dress and a warrior
kit including a spear, the Antara news agency said.

Maluku Governor Akib Latukonsina said the award was given for
Wismoyo's services in uniting the people and the military when he
served as chief of the Trikora Military Command in 1987-89.

The command's jurisdiction covers Maluku and Irian Jaya
provinces. (emb)