C. Java MUI chief elected

SEMARANG: Amin Sholeh, head of the Hasyim Asy'ari religious school in Bangsri, Jepara, has been elected head of the provincial chapter of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) for the 2000-2005 term.

He was elected here on Sunday after a three-day consultation of Central Java regional representatives.

Amin will be assisted by Achmad Rofiq who is the provincial council's secretary, Antara reported.

Amin replaces Sahal Mahfudz who is currently chairman of the council's central board.(mds)