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)