Yogya sultan gains support for 2nd term

Yogya sultan gains support for 2nd term

YOGYAKARTA: The Bantul regency branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has voiced its support for the reinstatement of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X as Yogyakarta governor for the next term.

The working conference of Bantul PDI Perjuangan on May 11 and May 12, also named Deputy Governor Paku Alam IX the candidate for the same post for the period of 2004-2009, besides Idham Samawi, the present regent, for the coming term.

Joko Purnomo, chairman of PDI Perjuangan's Bantul branch, said in Yogyakarta on Tuesday the most vital decision of the conference was the renomination of President Megawati Soekarnoputri for the 2004-2009 presidency.

"The leadership of President Megawati, Yogya Governor Hamengkubuwono X and Deputy Governor Paku Alam IX had succeeded in promoting public welfare in the region," claimed Joko Purnomo. --Antara