Remote Papuan town gets new radio station

The Jakarta Post , Jakarta | Thu, 09/13/2007 2:31 PM

JAKARTA: People in Yahukimo, Papua, enthusiastically welcomed the launch of a new radio station, Pikonane, which was inaugurated Monday by State Minister for Disadvantaged Regions Lukman Edi.

The radio station, which can be reached on 1278 kHz all day long, is run by Radio News Agency 68 H. Besides broadcasting news from 68 H, Pikonane radio also broadcasts information related to the interests of local residents on issues such as farming and health.

Minister Lukman expressed his appreciation for the new station, saying that he expected the new broadcasts to help educate the local population.

At the inauguration, 68 H, in cooperation with the Nusantara Media Development Association, distributed 1,500 radio sets to people in Yahukimo and Paniai. -- JP

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