SBSI chief back on his feet
MEDAN, North Sumatra: Muchtar Pakpahan, the chairman of the outlawed SBSI union who collapsed while reading his defense in court last week, is back on his feet although he remains hospitalized.
Muchtar was seen walking about his room at the Pirngadi general hospital in Medan but no one, not even his in-laws, have been permitted to see him, according to the Antara news agency.
His room and its vicinity are closely guarded by security officials who are under strict orders not to let anyone come near him, Antara said quoting hospital officials.
Muchtar is being tried in connection with the massive workers' riot in Medan last April. The government is charging him with inciting the workers to commit violence. (emb)