24 parties vow to maintain peace

JAKARTA: All 24 political parties eligible to join the general election have signed a nine-point agreement to maintain peace before, during and after the April 5 polls.

The agreement was signed on Friday at the General Elections Commission (KPU) building.

The accord allows parties to conduct activities in all areas in the country, obliges parties to respect press freedom and avoid bribing voters, election commissions, the supervisory committee and monitors.

Indonesia is to hold the legislative election on April 5 and presidential election on July 5.

The second phase of the presidential election would be held on Sept. 20 if no single candidate receives 51 percent of the vote. -- JP