Gen. Hendro in gubernatorial race

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The provincial legislative council will select gubernatorial candidates from the 19 aspirants now on their list.

Among the possible candidates is Maj. Gen. Abdullah Machmud Hendroprijono, the incumbent Jakarta Military Commander with strong support from the local branch of the Association of Small- scale Entrepreneurs.

Another strong aspirant is Brig. Gen. (ret) Soenarso, currently chief of the provincial chapter of the government- backed political organization, Golkar, Antara reported.

The legislative council will later submit names of the selected candidates to the home affairs minister for approval.(pan)