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)