PDI runs out of money

PDI runs out of money

PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The local Indonesian
Democratic Party (PDI) chapter has run out of money on the third
day of campaigning.

Local PDI officials are uncertain if they can continue their
campaign now that the party's coffers are empty.

"It's difficult to continue campaigning at the moment. This
year, the local government gave only Rp 5 million (US$2,000) for
the campaign activities," said Darmos J. Kiong, chairman of the
Palangkaraya PDI chapter.

Five years ago, he said, the party provided Rp 15,000 for each
campaigner, Antara reported.

He said he hoped party supporters would not be dismayed by the
PDI's quiet campaigning. (pan)