Mayoral nominee bathes in sun

Mayoral nominee bathes in sun

SEMARANG: A mayoral candidate, Djawahir Muhammad, joined 10
other men in a traditional sun bathing protest, known as topo
pepe, on Monday to express their concern over alleged money
politics in the mayoral election.

Djawahir sat topless on the ground in the yard in front of the
city council, facing the sun.

"I want the police to investigate the alleged vote-buying
practices among city councillors to enable a certain candidate to
win the election," Djawahir said.

The protest ended later in the afternoon.

The election will be held on Wednesday. (har/edt)