The Violators

Although political candidates convicted of violating the Election Laws receive lenient sentences, they have no right of appeal and their political career is terminated.

April 20, 2004

OVERZEALOUS at the prospect of becoming a legislator, Masagus Ferry Arifin has been taken out of the political running after violating the Election Laws. Blinded by his ambition of becoming a member of the South Sumatra regional legislative council, Arifin posted dozens of 4x5-meter self-portrait posters along the streets of Palembang, capped with the slogan: "This is my choice!" Arifin violated the Election Laws by putting up the p

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