Riau has new police chief

PEKANBARU, Riau: Col. Mukhlis Mukhtar, former inspector at the Jakarta Police, was installed as the new Riau Police chief on Saturday, Antara said.

He replaced Brig. Gen. Moch. Maliki Sudirja who was recently appointed deputy chief of West Java Police, Antara reported.

The military ceremony, attended by Riau Governor Soeripto, was held at Hang Tuah Stadium. (09)