Medan administration saves Sri Deli pond

Medan administration saves Sri Deli pond

MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan administration managed to save
a historical pond in Sri Deli Park by removing soil covering it,
an official said on Thursday.

"To preserve the pond that dates back to the Deli sultanate,
the administration decided to restore it after it was filled in
with dirt by the owner, Benny Basri," said Chairullah, a staff
member of Medan's public relations office.

Benny reportedly bought Sri Deli Park from the royal family in
August 1995. He then upgraded the park in a bid to attract
visitors and decided to fill in the pond, said to be used by the
Deli king to bathe in. (39/edt)