Indonesians in UK go to the polls

Indonesians in UK go to the polls

JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian citizens in the Great Britain town of
Glasgow voted Saturday, five days ahead of schedule for
administrative reasons, a press report said yesterday.

Spokesman for the Indonesian embassy in London, Haris Nugroho,
said ballot papers had to be pooled in London by mail, Antara
reported.

He said Indonesian citizens in other towns in Great Britain
had also cast their ballots ahead of schedule.

"The decision has been taken merely to facilitate
administrative works," he said.

Indonesians received their ballot papers a week ago and are
requested to send them back to the embassy before June 2.

About 140 Indonesians in Glasgow cast their ballots at 7:30
p.m. Saturday at Carrick Hotel, where Indonesian badminton
players in the Sudirman Cup tournament were staying.

"We came here as couriers, the election results can usually be
sent to our office in London," Haris said.

"Elections are implemented here through the mail as it is
difficult to reach Indonesians in much of the United Kingdom,
which is quite large," he said. All votes will be counted on May
29 at the Indonesian embassy in London. (01)