PPP Reform to announce board members

JAKARTA: The splinter group of the Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) will announce the members of its executive board at Bung Karno Sports Stadium in Senayan here on March 24.

The announcement will be made by PPP Reform's chairman Zainuddin MZ, who will also speak about political issues.

"We are sure the event will be attended by our supporters. The Consultative Body of Betawi (indigenous Jakartans) Community has promised to mobilize its members," Ade Nasution, head of the ceremony's committee, said on Tuesday.

Ade, a former member of the National Mandate Party, explained that the executive board would consist of 20 people and would be announced by Zainuddin himself.

The ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. and be highlighted with performances by several noted singers, including Elvie Sukaesih, Jamal Mirdad and Omas, he said.-- JP