Syamsul Mu'arif enjoys a free drink

JAKARTA: Who would want to miss out on a free drink? Not Minister of Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif, who joined other MPR members in enjoying the free drinks offered by several traditional herbal medicine producers.

Before entering the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) meeting hall on Friday, the minister visited the Nyonya Meneer traditional jamu (herbal medicine) booth for a glass of jamu.

"I feel instantly refreshed," said Syamsul, as the women who attended the booth laughed.

After having a glassful of jamu, the deputy secretary-general of the Golkar Party visited other booths, including the mini studios of private television stations RCTI and Lativi. -- JP