Three-Headed Race

Three candidates are competing fiercely for the position of Banten Governor. Money politics colors the competition.

October 16, 2001

The grassroots does not seem to care for the succession of executives in Banten Province. Asep, for example, a kiosk owner in Balaraja Market, Tangerang, said that he didn't care for the governor's election. He believes that whoever is elected, they will not bring about any improvement. "Our high functionaries promised that if Banten became a province, our quality of life would be better. Now, Banten has become a province but things remain the

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