Bantul election may be delayed

BANTUL, Yogyakarta: The election of a new regent in Bantul, scheduled for June 5, could be delayed due to the sluggish deliberation of a government decree on the direct election of regional administration heads.

Head of election materials and facilities at Bantul General Elections Commission (KPUD), Suwandi, said that in the absence of such a decree, his division had delayed submitting a budget proposal.

"We are drafting the proposal, but it should be adjusted when the decree comes into effect. This could take time and cause a delay," Suwandi said. -- JP