'None' and 'Abang' Jakarta crowned

JAKARTA (JP): Rahma Alia from South Jakarta and Roni Ardhianto from East Jakarta were crowned here at the Jakarta Convention Center on Saturday as this year's Miss and Mr. Jakarta or None and Abang Jakarta.

They beat 28 other finalists from the five mayoralties in the city.

Rahma and Roni each received a car, Rp 4 million in cash, a cellphone and other gifts from sponsors.

The announcement of Abang and None Jakarta was made by Governor Sutiyoso.

The finalists answered questions asked by Tika Panggabean and Deni Chandra -- both are from Project P comedian group, on three issues: democracy, environment and tourism.

Their answers varied. Interestingly, similar answers were given for the different issues: considering the strong paternalism in Indonesian society, the (government) leaders were expected to act as role models for the people. (sim)