MPR urged to stay on reform track

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)