Candidates for governor nominated

MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra regional branch of the United Development Party (PPP) nominated five gubernatorial candidates, four with military backgrounds, after a "tough" meeting here yesterday.

North Sumatra's PPP chief, Hasrul Azwar, said the four hour meeting resulted in a consensus to nominate Maj. Gen. T Rizal Nurdin, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Syamsir Siregar, Maj. Gen. Abdul Muis Lubis, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Subardi Suar and Ridwan Batubara.

Ridwan is the only civilian on the list.

Hasrul was quoted by Antara as saying that the result of the meeting would be brought for further consultation to PPP national chief Ismail Hasan Metareum. (mds)