KPU delays screening results

JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has delayed until Tuesday the announcement of its screening of legislative candidates nominated by political parties.

KPU member in charge of the verification Anas Urbaningrum said on Monday the delay was prompted as a number of aspiring legislators had not yet completed the required documents.

"The aspirants have not completed their documentation on wealth reporting, health and crime records from the court," he said.

After Tuesday's announcement, the candidates will be given 14 days until Jan. 19 to complete their documentation.

KPU will produce the final list of legislative candidates on Jan. 27, and announce the outcome publicly on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29.-JP