President is fine, doctor says

JAKARTA: A respiratory tract infection has affected the daily activities of President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the past few weeks, Megawati's personal physician Amendi said on Wednesday.

"Despite the problem, she is fine, and her voice may return to normal in the next few days," said Amendi.

Megawati lost her voice recently, prompting her to ask Cabinet ministers to read out her speeches during state functions.

Megawati had to ask State Minister for Women's Empowerment Affairs Sri Redjeki Soemaryoto to read her speech during the celebration of National Children Day in Ancol, North Jakarta on Wednesday.

Amendi said Megawati would not undergo any special medical treatment as the infection was not serious. --Antara