Aceh teachers back Soeharto

Aceh teachers back Soeharto

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Local teachers appealed the People's
Consultative Assembly yesterday to re-elect President Soeharto
for another five year term in 1998.

The Indonesian Teachers Association said it is determined to
make next year's general election a success.

The statement was made at a ceremony attended by about 10,000
teachers in the northern most province of the country.

The teachers also said they would channel their political
aspirations through the ruling Golkar political grouping.

"Our statement is a reflection of our national responsibility
for the nation's brighter future," said Rosmawaty who read the
statement, Antara reported.

Chairman of the association's Banda Aceh chapter, Malik Raden,
said the ceremony was held in connection with the association's
51st anniversary which falls on Nov. 25.

He said the national celebrations will be held in Senayan
indoor stadium in Jakarta on Nov. 28. (08)