Netting First-Time Voters

Various ways have been employed to get the sympathy of first-time voters, but old parties still hold sway.

April 6, 2004

A MESSAGE suddenly appeared in an MTV program, featuring neither a celebrity nor a picture. It carried only the logo of the General Elections Commission (KPU) accompanied by a voice-over: The polls are fast approaching. Do you know how to vote, really understand the procedure? Dont mark the wrong ballot, urged the voice. Then a young person emerged on the screen.

The voice continues: If you are 17 years old and above, you are eligible to vote. Wh

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