Lampung gets new governor

Lampung gets new governor

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Oemarsono, 58, was elected Governor
of Lampung for the 1998/2003 term yesterday in a tight contest
which saw him defeat two other candidates -- Syamsuddin Zakaria
and Rahmat Abdullah.

Antara reported that the election was conducted under tight
security, as supporters of the three candidates held vocal
rallies outside.

The election was attended by 43 out of 45 members of the
provincial legislative council.

The result of the election will be submitted to President
Soeharto through the Minister of Home Affairs Yogie S.M. for
approval.

Oemarsono, the former deputy governor of economy and
development affairs, received 35 votes while Syamsuddin won five
and Rahmat three. (09)