Mega to open Science Olympics

PEKANBARU, Riau: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to open the National Science Olympics to be held here from Aug. 24 to Aug. 28.

"We have received confirmation (of her attendance)," head of the provincial education office, Prof. Tengku Dahril, who also heads the event's organizing committee, said on Thursday.

An exhibit, a symposium and performances will also be held in conjunction with the science Olympics, he added. -- Antara