Prominent figures gets awards

Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Hendropriyono and Holland's ambassador to Indonesia J.H.R.D. Van Roijen have been announced among 15 prominent figures who will receive the Merit Awards of Social Distinction from a privately-owned foundation.

The Jakarta Program Foundation, which was founded by businessman Sudwikatmono, has also chosen business tycoon Liem Sioe Liong, Minister for Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo and Surya Paloh, owner of the Media Indonesia daily, as other recipients of the award.

The presentation will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Central Jakarta on Wednesday evening. In April the foundation presented the Lady Achievement awards for outstanding women. (anr)