Governor implicated in graft

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: The South Kalimantan prosecutors office is investigating Governor Sjachriel Darham's alleged possession of a luxury house following a confession by the governor's wife.

Media reports claimed the house in Malang, East Java, was a gift to Sjachriel from a provincial official.

Prosecutor Muis Gassing said in Banjarmasin on Friday that it was now investigating, including the indications of graft.

Informed sources said the then acting head of the provincial revenue office was believed to have given the Governor the house. The official is now the head of the revenue office.--JP