New paper hits streets of Padang

PADANG, West Sumatra: A new daily newspaper, Padang Ekspres, launched its first edition on Friday in a ceremony attended by West Sumatra Governor Muchlis Ibrahim.

The 16-page Ekspres, which is managed by the Jawa Pos newspaper group, is the fifth daily to operate out of the province, Antara said.

Busra Algerie, chief commissioner of PT Padang Intermedia Pers, which publishes the paper, said the launch was in response to the government's policy of encouraging people to publish newspapers.

The paper's executives include general manager Amril Noor, chief editor Sofyan Samsir, business manager Zaili Asril and managing editor Jayusdi Effendi.