Syafii, Sadli to receive HB IX Awards

Syafii, Sadli to receive HB IX Awards

YOGYAKARTA: Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Ma'arif and rights activist
Saparinah Sadli are to receive the Hamengkubuwono (HB) IX Award
from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) for their outstanding
contribution in their respective fields of expertise and concern.

UGM rector Sofian Effendi announced on Thursday that the two
respected figures were selected from 57 candidates by a team of
nine comprising the current rector, former UGM rectors and the
chairperson of the university's professorial assembly (MGB).

"They have been selected for their outstanding contribution
in the fields of science and humanity," Sofian said.

Syafii was also selected because of his consistency in helping
the country create harmony among all the components of the
nation, while Saparinah was selected for her perseverance in
fighting for women's rights.

"The awards will be presented on Dec. 20 during the
celebration of UGM's 55th anniversary," Sofian explained. -- JP