Regency ready

Regency ready
for autonomy

PEKANBARU, Riau: The regent of Indragiri Hulu, Ruchiyat
Saefuddin, said yesterday that his regency was ready to take on
the responsibility of autonomy despite the fact that it is not
due to take place until next year.

"I dare to say that because of the many accomplishments
achieved by our regency," he said as quoted by Antara.

Ruchiyat explained that the key was early preparation such as
streamlining the bureaucracy and budgeting.

He claimed that the achievements were achieved despite the
fact that the regency did not have a "locomotive" to spur on
growth in the area. (mds)