Saudi govt pays to rebuild schools

Saudi govt pays to rebuild schools

JAMBI: The Saudi Arabian government has donated Rp 1.4 billion
(US$145,000) for the reconstruction of four elementary schools in
Muarojambi regency, Jambi, which were damaged by floods early
this year.

A Saudi envoy said the money would be used to construct three
classrooms in each of the four schools.

"It's our obligation to assist other Muslims in this country,"
said Ibrahim Sulaiman Al-Naghimsi, the Saudi Embassy's religious
attache, while handing over the donation on Wednesday.

Ibrahim hoped the donation would help to improve the regency's
education system and strengthen relations between the two
countries.

"The construction of the 12 classrooms will be begin shortly,"
Jambi acting governor Sudarsono said.

The Jambi provincial administration had allocated Rp 345
million to the Muarojambi regency budget to prepare technical
plans for construction and provide teaching equipment, Sudarsono
said. -- JP