NU launches new magazine

SEMARANG, Central Java: The central Java branch of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Moslem organization launched a new magazine here Saturday titled Suara Umat.

"With the presence of the magazine, NU members can follow NU's policy and development. Besides that, members can also channel their aspirations through the magazine," chairman of the local NU branch, Achmad, told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.

Achmad said 5,000 copies of the magazine will initially be printed.

Chairman of Central Java's Council of Indonesian Ulemas (MUI) Sahal Mahfud and a renowned Moslem figure Mustofa Bisri are also involved in the magazine's supervisory council.

Achmad promised that the magazine will be managed as professional as possible. (har/10)