Subdistrict chiefs demand motorcycles

Subdistrict chiefs demand motorcycles

MAGELANG, Central Java: As many as 370 subdistrict chiefs demanded that the Magelang regency administration buy them motorcycles.

Head of the subdistrict chiefs association, Hendro D. Purwanto, said on Saturday that the estimated Rp 3.7 billion (US$451,220) budget could be included in next year's regental budget.

"With a motorcycle, each of us will be able to do our job more easily," he said.

Magelang Regent Hasyim Afandi responded to the demand, saying that it has to be discussed further with the regental council. -- Antara

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Police to watch over Borobudur Int'l Festival

YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Police are prepared to provide security for foreign participants for the Borobudur International Festival from June 11 to June 17.

Yogyakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Sabar Rahardjo said on Saturday that police officers would use a metal detector to check hotel guests and cars to prevent possible bomb attacks at hotels where participants will be staying. Security officers will also be deployed to guard the hotels.

The police are also working in coordination with the Yogyakarta Tourism Board and the Yogyakarta branch of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI). -- Antara