Sjahrir to launch new party

JAKARTA: Economist Sjahrir, who is also the chairman of New Indonesia Association (PIB), will soon launch his newly established political party.

He has refused to disclose the name of the party as well as the announcement date.

Members of PIB, who have adopted a critical stance toward the government and the House of Representatives, are likely to be included in Sjahrir's political party.

Members of PIB from 21 provinces held a meeting in Puncak, West Java, last month to discuss the establishment of the party.

The PIB was established on March 22 last year by a number of economic and political experts. -- Antara