Voters to be treated like kings at three polling stations

Indonesians who turn out to vote at three polling stations in Monday's presidential election will get free food, drink, entertainment and even door prizes, a report said Sunday.

The incentives are on offer in a district in Jember in East Java province. Electors at the three stations will not only receive food and drink but will also be entertained by a live band, the state Antara news agency said.

Achmad Sudiono, head of one of the three stations, said they will also provide door prizes including a television set, mountain bicycles and other goods.

Sudiono said journalists will get free meals and a free T- shirt. He said the prizes were not linked to who the voters choose but were only part of the neighbourhood's attempt to liven up the event. -- AFP