Police question Golkar candidate

BANYUMAS, Central Java: Police questioned Slamet Effendy Yusuf, a legislative candidate from the Golkar Party, for three hours on Tuesday over allegations he took part in early campaigning at the end of February in Kedung Banteng district, Banyumas regency.

During the questioning, Slamet insisted he had not violated any poll regulations or rulings. He said he did not campaign during his visit to Kedung Banteng district, claiming he was only trying to education people about politics and the upcoming elections.

Slamet was reported to the police by the Banyumas Election Supervisory Committee for early campaigning, which carries a maximum sentence of three months in prison.

The chief of the Banyumas Police, Adj. Sr. Comr. Marpaung, said police were looking into the case. He added that if enough evidence was found, a dossier on Slamet would be submitted to the Banyumas Prosecutor's Office. -- JP