Thousands resettlers accepted in Fakfak

Thousands resettlers accepted in Fakfak

MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Fakfak Regent Suparlan Pasambuna said
around 5,000 families of resettlers from some of the most densely
populated islands, particularly Java, have so far been accepted
in the region.

"We hope the resettlers, now living in the East Mimika and
Kokas subdistricts, would help improve the region's economic
situation and break the isolation of the remote region," Suparlan
was quoted by Antara as saying.

"The newcomers have blended well with the locals, working
together on the land," he said. (swe)