Deputy regent resigns to take council post

PEKANBARU, Riau: Riza Pahlevi has tendered his resignation as Bengkalis deputy regent, choosing instead to become a councillor with the Bengkalis legislative council.

Riza said he sent his resignation to Riau Governor Rusli Zainal on Sept. 8. His decision was in compliance with regional law, which rules elected members of government must avoid dual roles, he said on Tuesday.

Riza was elected in this year's legislative election on the Golkar Party ticket. He chaired the Golkar faction during the 1999 to 2004 term. -- Antara