Guess What? Andi Mallarangeng

Guess What? Andi Mallarangeng

A familiar face was spotted during the semifinals of the Bank
Mandiri national soccer league at the Senayan Stadium in Central
Jakarta on Thursday evening.

Andi Alfian Mallarangeng, a political observer who is also an
assistant to the state minister of regional autonomy, was seen
queuing for the match, wearing a red band bearing the name of
PSM, one of the semifinalists from Makassar, tied around his left
arm.

"Yes, I'm a strong supporter of PSM," said the Makassar-born
father of two. "I'm fresh from attending a hearing at the House
of Representatives. Now I want to see a soccer match."

He recalled that he never missed PSM performances.

"I used to climb up on anything to be able to see PSM playing.
But I won't have to do that now," he grinned, adding that he came
with his eldest son, Gemilang Z.M. Mallarangeng or Gilang.

"It's not good to be involved all the time in politics. I came
here to refresh myself. Besides, I'm accompanying him (pointing
at his son). He loves soccer."

He said that he would likely watch the final match on Sunday
if PSM managed to get that far. And PSM did it. They will next
play Pupuk Kaltim of East Samarinda at the stadium. (ivy)