Soeharto to talk to poor kids

Soeharto to talk to poor kids

KUPANG, E. Nusa Tenggara: Thirteen children from poor local
families have been selected to meet President Soeharto in Jakarta
on July 23 on National Children's Day.

Abdul Kadir Makarim, who head's the children's selection
committee, said yesterday that the 13 children were chosen from
each of 13 regencies in East Nusa Tenggara.

"We have a strict criteria that the children should be from
poorer families and that they have never been to Jakarta,"
Makarim was quoted by Antara as saying.

The 13 children would leave Kupang on July 13 for the ancient
city of Yogyakarta to visit its famous palaces and other cultural
attractions, Makarim said.

They will join other children from all over the country on
July 23 to meet President Soeharto in Jakarta. (aan)