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