Rapid reaction units hailed

Rapid reaction units hailed

JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Military Command has warmly welcomed
the establishment of rapid reaction units by both teachers and
students at traditional Moslem schools to safeguard security.

Brig. Gen. Ahmad Yahya, chief of staff of the Jakarta
Garrison, made the statement on Thursday at the inauguration of
5,000 teachers and students from traditional Moslem schools
throughout Bekasi as members of the units.

Their creation is aimed at preventing students at the schools
from being influenced by rumors or unconstitutional provocations
and to give input to security officers whenever they find any
threatening issues, he said.

"Based on fast and accurate information, the traditional
Moslem schools are expected not to be easily affected by the
destructive issues which tend to threaten security and
stability," Ahmad was quoted by Antara as saying. (hhr)