South Kalimantan governor fired: Following pressure from

South Kalimantan governor fired: Following pressure from
thousands of demonstrators outside the legislative building, the
South Kalimantan Legislative Council decided on Wednesday evening
to dismiss Governor Sjachriel Darham. The decision was taken
after a vote, with 37 in favor of the dismissal and 12
abstentions. Those abstaining were unelected Military/Police
representatives and United Development Party councillors.
Governor Sjachriel said after the voting that he would not accept
his dismissal, adding that it was the work of those opposed to
him. Council Speaker Mansyah Adrian said he would then write a
letter to home minister Hari Sabarno to inform him about the
council's decision. The final decision would lie with Hari. --
Antara