Seminar on air pollution

JAKARTA (JP): An educational seminar on air pollution is slated to be held at the Jakarta Hilton International Hotel on June 11-12.

State Minister for Population and Environment Sarwono Kusumaatmadja is scheduled to open the seminar, organized by the Air Pollution Control Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia.

The Australian Environment Protection Agency, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Australia's Manufacturing, Engineering and Construction Industry Association are also among the seminar's organizers, Ali Almasyhur, a manager at the association says.

Ali said on Saturday that the keynote speakers at the seminar will include Margana Koesoemadinata, the head of the Air Pollution Control Directorate of the Environmental Impact Management Agency.

Representatives from leading Australian air pollution control companies will participate in the seminar, including Goyen Controls, ABB Power Generation, DCE Vokes and Albany International.

Those interested in the seminar should dial 5707216 for further information. (sur)