Muladi hands over university post

SEMARANG, Central Java: Justice Minister Muladi handed over his post as rector of Diponegoro University to Prof. Eko Budihardjo at a ceremony here Saturday evening.

Muladi, who was very popular with students, urged in his farewell address for the university to open-heartedly accept his departure and welcome the new rector.

"Although Professor Eko is not a Undip alum, you should feel proud to have him as your new rector because he will support your views," he added.

Present at the ceremony were Semarang Mayor Soetrisno Soeharto, Central Java deputy governor Husein Munawar and speaker of the provincial legislature Alip Pandoyo.