Banner defaming Soeharto removed

Thu, 23 Oct 1997, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

YOGYAKARTA, Central Java: The rector of Gadjah Mada University
removed yesterday a giant banner containing students' remarks on
the possible nomination of Amien Rais, the chairman of
Muhammadiyah, for Indonesian presidency.

Rector Soekanto Reksohadiprojo said that many of the 237
remarks were considered defamatory of President Soeharto.

"The banner is considered an insult to the head of state. It
would be much better to remove it than to be sued for denigrating
the President," he told reporters.

Students raised the 100-meter long banner Tuesday at the
social and political science faculty campus last week.

The banner was later given to Amien Rais as a souvenir. (23/09)

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