Governor charged with corruption

Tue, 02 Mar 1999, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

BANDUNG, West Java (JP): Around 100 members of the West Java
branch of the Islamic Youth Movement (GPI) staged a protest here
Monday, demanding investigation into the alleged embezzlement of
billions of rupiah by Governor R. Nuriana. The peaceful rally on
the grounds of the council was followed by a meeting with
councilors.

Among other charges, the governor was accused of being
responsible for the overestimated costs of councilors' homes.

GPI spokesman Zaky Robby Cahyadi said demonstrations would
continue if the Governor failed to quit by May. Councilors said
the demands would be conveyed to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Also on Monday several artists, including Tisna Sanjaya, took
to the streets and the council grounds. They carried five large
statues, including one by Tisna, in a rally against violence
urging the maintenance of a "moral movement". (43)

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