Halimah proposed as W. Sumatra governor

Halimah proposed as W. Sumatra governor

PADANG, West Sumatra: Halimah Bambang Trihatmojo, a daughter-
in-law of President Soeharto, was named as a possible candidate
for West Sumatra governor yesterday.

Her name was one of five proposed by the regional branch of
the Kosgoro youth movement, to replace Governor Hasan Basri Durin
whose term ends later this year.

As reported by Antara, one of her strongest credentials is the
fact that Halimah's parents hail from the province. She is also
known for her activities as head of the National Foster Parents
Movement.

The other names forwarded were Sabri Zakaria, head of the
public works office in the province; Syahrul Udjud, an assistant
to the coordinating minister for people's welfare; Zainal Bakar
of the local administrative office, and Muchlis Ibrahim the
current deputy governor. (mds)