The governor's new blazer

JAKARTA (JP): Attending the General Session is apparently not all work as some Assembly members were able yesterday to take time off to do some personal shopping.

East Timor Governor Abilio Soares, who is a member of the regional representatives faction, sneaked off during a break to purchase a new blazer from the stands in one of the venue's side halls.

Abilio bought a light-brown checkered blazer which, according to the stand's attendant, cost "just" Rp 550,000 (US$58.50).

"He purchased an extra-large size," the attendant said as quoted by Antara.

Abilio put the blazer on immediately, on top of his safari suit, for a media interview. (mds)