Moerdiono sings for billions

SURABAYA: Minister/State Secretary Moerdiono displayed his singing talent on stage Wednesday night and raised Rp 2.7 billion ($1.3 million) in the process.

The money will be donated to the victims of the killer tidal waves in East Java's Banyuwangi regency which left over 200 people dead and thousands homeless in early June.

During the charity concert, Moerdiono sang two numbers accompanied by top female singer Dewi Yull. They were Aku Rindu (Missing You) and Aku Milik Siapa (Who Do I Belong To).

Each number was auctioned to the highest bidder in the audience, mostly local businessmen.

Also watching the charity concert were East Java governor Basofi Soedirman, Brawijaya Military Command Haris Sudarno, Head of East Java Police Headquarters Emon Rivai Arganata and a number of local figures. (11)