Universities welcome campaigns

SEMARANG: Four universities in Semarang are ready to host political campaigns during the three-week electoral campaign period starting on Thursday, a poll official said on Tuesday.

They are Walisongo State Islamic Institute, Tujuh Belas Agustus University, PGRI Teachers' College and Sultan Agung Islamic University.

"I have contacted the rectors of the four universities and they say their campuses are ready to host campaigns," said Ari Pradhanawati, a member of Semarang General Elections Commission (KPUD).

Other universities, such as the University of Semarang, Soegijapranata Catholic University and Semarang Muhammadiyah University, have refused to host campaigns by political parties, she said. -- JP