Golkar backs proposed Irian split

Golkar backs proposed Irian split

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: The ruling Golkar Party revealed here on
Tuesday that it backed the government's proposal to divide Irian
Jaya into three provinces.

"Golkar wants to see that all the three governors are native
Irianese if the proposal materializes," said party chairman Akbar
Tanjung when addressing about 800 Golkar supporters in a campaign
rally.

The government's proposal to divide Irian Jaya, which is three
times bigger than Java, into three provinces has received wide
support from outside Golkar.

Tanjung, who took along Jakarta singers to entertain the
supporters, also reiterated Golkar's intention to nominate
Habibie as president.

Also campaigning here on Tuesday was the National Mandate
Party (PAN), which attracted about 400 people to the Cendrawasih
sports hall. (34)