Singer becomes Golkar candidate

Singer becomes Golkar candidate

From Suara Karya

Quite recently, papers in the capital were filled with the
news about Rhoma Irama, a famous local singer, who was cited as
one of the candidates listed by ruling Golkar political group in
its bid for seats in the House of Representatives.

Aside from the fact Rhoma Irama has intellectual qualities and
an artistic background, the candidacy of this singer, who once
supported the PPP (United Development Party), can have a positive
impact on the present political situation.

The positive part is that it is now clear that even artists
can be elected as representatives of the people and, in fact,
they would certainly be more sensitive to the people's
aspirations and also more communicative in society because they
have frequent contacts with the public.

Now, Golkar has succeeded in drawing Rhoma Irama into its
circle. And in order that future legislators be more people
oriented, perhaps candidates should be found not only among those
performers with dangdut (Indian style music) background, but also
among comedians, such as Jojon, Doyok, Warkop, Bagito, Mandra and
Dorce. And the potential of the artists in the Srimulat group
must not be ignored either.

The presence of comedians and other performers as party
candidates will hopefully ensure peace for the coming election
campaigns.

SUKMA PRIHATIN

Jakarta