Sabang has new regent

SABANG, Aceh: Aceh Governor Syamsudin Machmud installed Bustari Mansyur as Sabang's new regent replacing Sulaiman Ibrahim yesterday.

Bustari, an Army colonel, defeated contenders Abdullah Achmad and Suradji Yunus in a recent election, Antara reported.

Syamsudin asked Bustari to allow people to take a more active role in development activities.

"A head of government should not abuse power for his personal interests, but should offer optimal service to the public," he said.(rms)