Preachers demand arrest of mayor<\/p>\n
BATAM, Riau: A group of Muslim preachers demanded on Monday
\nthat the local police bring Mayor Nyat Kadir and Deputy Mayor
\nAsman Abnur to justice for their alleged involvement in the
\nopening of a casino in the Tering Bay resort here.<\/p>\n
Iskandar Zulkarnaen, representing the Batam Association of
\nMuslim Preachers, said the police were unfair for declaring the
\nhead of the municipal tourism agency, Buralimar, the sole suspect
\nin the case.<\/p>\n
"How come a municipality agency head dared to sign a contract
\nwith a company without the knowledge of the mayor, who is his or
\nher boss?" Iskandar said.<\/p>\n
He was referring to a memorandum of understanding signed by
\nBuralimar and PT Dewa Menara Wisata on the operation of an
\nintegrated tourist resort in the Tering Bay area, which would
\ninclude a casino.<\/p>\n
Gambling is banned under Indonesian law.<\/p>\n
Batam Police chief Sr. Comr. Suhartono refused to accede to
\nthe demand, saying the investigation of the case had been taken
\nover by the provincial police.<\/p>\n
Separately, Asman also declined to comment on reports that he
\nowned shares in the resort management company. -- JP<\/p>",
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