BEMs cancel action against Megawati

BEMs cancel action against Megawati

JAKARTA: Student Executive Bodies (BEMs) from universities in
Greater Jakarta canceled planned demonstrations on Saturday
against President Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration, saying
they were worried about the possibility of repressive police
measures.

A spokesman for the student activists, Sudarto, expressed his
disappointment that the police continued to prevent students from
approaching Megawati's official residence.

"Although we meet all the necessary procedures, the police
always act repressively when we approach Megawati's residence,"
Sudarto was quoted by Detik.com news portal as saying on
Saturday.

The spokesman said another reason for the cancellation on
Saturday was that students were tired from the near continuous
demonstrations they have been involved in.

He said the students would rest so they were prepared to
continue with their protests and rallies in the future.--JP