Sampang chiefs demand regent

SURABAYA, East Java: Some 182 village chiefs from Sampang on Madura island met here on Wednesday with East Java Governor Imam Utomo to demand the immediate installation of regent elect Fadhillah Budiono.

The public service in Sampang has been crippled for months due to the absence of the regent.

Fadhilah was elected as Sampang regent mid-last year but his inauguration was canceled at the last minute due to reports on his alleged involvement in corruption.(nur)