MPR urged to stay on reform track

UJUNGPANDANG, South Sulawesi: At least 200 students marched through town on Monday to demand the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) stick to the reform agenda.

The students said they suspected that MPR members, who have convened in Jakarta, are busy bargaining for power and have neglecting the reform agenda set by students nationwide.

"We are merely reminding the MPR members not to do something counterproductive to the reform ideals," spokesman for the students, Iswari al Farisy, said.

He said items on the reform agenda included a thorough investigation into the alleged corruption by former president Soeharto, abolishment of the military's dual role and improvements in the political system. (27)