PKB pauses campaign for late 'TVRI'

PKB pauses campaign for late 'TVRI'

JAYAPURA, Papua: Apparently for the National Awakening Party
(PKB), state-owned television network TVRI, holds an important
place in their hearts.

"Brothers and sisters, we will soon start our campaign
activities. But, we have to wait for the TVRI journalists first,"
said a singer on stage, where PKB officials were scheduled to
make campaign speeches on Thursday.

Most of the adults waited patiently, but all the youths began
rushing the stage, so that they could get their 15 minutes of
fame when the TVRI cameraman arrived.

Waiting for TVRI is important, said the leader of the Jayapura
branch of PKB, Edy Kardjo.

"If we get on TVRI, it means that our campaign speeches will
be seen by a nationwide audience," Edy astutely deduced.

Edy called the TVRI journalists several times and seemed
confused. But, he finally breathed a sigh of relief after he had
confirmation that they were on the way to the PKB stage.

"TVRI is getting special treatment," complained one local
print journalist, named Charlie. -- JP