Japan committed to restore RRI Banda Aceh: (15-Sep-05) The Head of Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) in Banda Aceh, Ahmad Prambahan, announced that RRI Banda Aceh has received a commitment from Japan to rebuild its headquarters and restore its facilities, The Indonesia Tsunami Relief Portal has reported. In addition, Japan will also support the construction of relay stations in several cities in Aceh, including Subusslam, Sigli, Calang, and Meulaboh. Mr Prambahan also said that similar commitments have been received from the German government and the Aceh and Nias Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR). The tsunami, which struck on 26 December, killed 26 RRI employees and destroyed several RRI buildings and facilities. RRI Banda Aceh was not able to broadcast for two days after the tsunami, but it went back on air through its relay station in Indrapuri on the third day. In February, RRI returned to its damaged headquarters in Banda Aceh. (ABU Website)
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