Jogja MK-Online (08.07.12), in commemoration of the miladnya-69, University of Islam Indonesia (UII) in Yogyakarta held a Bike Fun activities are attended by approximately 17 000 participants. The event was opened by the Chairman of the Constitutional Court, Moh. Mahfud MD is also as Chairman of the Alumni Association (IKA) of UII. Also present in these activities enliven state officials, the Minister of Youth and Sports (Affairs) Andi Malarangeng, State Enterprises Minister Dahlan Iskan, Constitutional Justice Muhammad Alim, and Vice Chairman of the KPK Busyro Muqoddas.
The route for the participants started from UII Campus on Cik di Tiro road - General Sudirman - Mangkubumi Road - Kewek Bridge - Malioboro road and the finish line in North Square. Group of participants was released by the Mayor of Yogyakarta Haryadi Suyuti on Campus Cik di Tiro UII. Participants were divided into two groups. The first group consisted of invited guests, participants VVIP, VIP and honorary participant. The second group is the academic community and public participants UII.
Despite claims pleased to be following the fun cycling activities, State Enterprises Minister Dahlan Iskan considers Fun Bike routes that follow are too short. Dahlan says he did not trouble to ride a distance of up to 50 km. "Events like this are very positive, I promised to follow in the future similar events like this more," he explained.
Meanwhile, Mahfud also expressed his delight in participating in these activities, and also regretted the absence of Education and Culture Minister Muhammad Nuh should be able to enliven this Bike Fun activities. "Education Minister Mr. Noah actually be present. But it is suddenly given the task by the President to attend the event in Los Angeles. He entrusts greetings to us all," said Mahfud. (ddy/Yazid.tr)
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