Golkar insures supporters

YOGYAKARTA: The dominant political party, Golkar, has insured its leaders and thousands of supporters involved in the election campaigns, a local party official said Saturday.

Chief of the local Golkar election strategy department (GBPH) Joyokusumo said the move was aimed at creating a sense of security in every Golkar official and activist during the electioneering.

Joyokusumo said the insurance was also meant to show Golkar's commitment to protecting its supporters. He did not elaborate on the insurance scheme.

Meanwhile, Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengku Buwono X has promised to appear in every Golkar campaign in the city, Antara reported.

The Sultan, who holds no formal political power in the local administration, is a senior Golkar functionary. (pan)