PAN vows to boost peace in Maluku

PAN vows to boost peace in Maluku

AMBON, Maluku: Some 3,000 supporters of the National Mandate
Party (PAN) flocked Merdeka square here on Saturday for the first
rally held by the party during the campaign period.

The party brought in several artists from Jakarta, including
singers Dian Novita and Yopi Latul, who rocked the crowd with
their music.

In his brief speech, chairman of PAN provincial chapter Tamrin
Ely called on party supporters to put sectarian conflicts behind
them and to rebuild Maluku.

"We should not quarrel over a minor issue, while we turn a
blind eye to big cases. We must stick together because it will
need more than two people to solve a major issue," said Tamrin,
one of the figures behind the reconciliation process in the
province.

Tamrin also called on the Maluku people to maintain their work
ethic for the sake of the province's future. -- JP