Hari allows probe of possible graft case

BANDAR LAMPUNG: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Monday he had issued a letter allowing prosecutors to go ahead with the investigation of some regional legislature members suspected of corruption.

Hari said prosecutors could summon local legislators without having to ask for permission from his office and go through administrative procedures.

He further said that the House of Representatives would soon endorse a regulation regarding the procedure for electing regional heads, and expected it would be implemented in June of next year. -- Antara