Reporters to get own houses

Reporters to get own houses

BENGKULU, Bengkulu: Governor Adjis Achmad promised yesterday to build houses for members of the local branch of the Indonesian Journalists Association.

The gesture was meant to improve ties between the press and administrators, Antara reported.

"I'll try to find a housing location near downtown so that you reporters won't have problems in conducting your activities," he said in a press conference during the province's 27th anniversary.

The association's spokesman, Yudian Rasyid, said the organization is obligated to improve the welfare of reporters so that they could do their job well. The branch currently has 71 members. (swe)