Employees ordered to vote for Amien

PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The Palembang Muhammadiyah University has issued a circular, instructing its 528 employees to vote for Amien Rais-Siswono Yudohusodo, or face sanctions.

University rector Marshaal NG said on Wednesday he had asked the employees to inform him of the polling station that they would vote at on July 5, so he would know if his order was heeded.

"We will directly check the employees at polling stations. We will know who the traitors are," he said.

Amien relinquished his post as Muhammadiyah chairman in 1998 to lead the National Mandate Party (PAN). The Muslim organization has come under fire for failing to stay neutral in the presidential election. -- Antara