Golkar's candidates in Makassar

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Seven of 19 presidential hopefuls vying for the Golkar party nomination, unveiled their vision and mission in front of Golkar leaders in Makassar, South Sulawesi on Monday.

The seven candidates were Akbar Tandjung, Gen. (ret) Wiranto, Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Theo L. Sambuaga, Tuty Alawiyah, Marwah Daud Ibrahim, and Rivai Siata.

During the event, Wiranto said Golkar should not be satisfied with positive responses from the public over its convention program, but must also be able to produce leaders with high quality.

Meanwhile, Theo L. Sambuaga said the Golkar convention should be able to produce leaders that were supported by the people as part of the party's efforts to win the 2004 elections. --JP