MPR Chairman Expects Simultaneous Local Elections Bring Prosperity to the People

Jakarta, InfoPublik - People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Chairman Zulkifli Hasan said simultaneous local elections implementation as the realization of democracy should bring positive impact on the people.

According to him, democracy and simultaneous local elections should impact on the improvement of people's welfare.

The statement was made by Zulkifli Hasan when attending the launching of “Perjalanan Panjang Pilkada Serentak” book by MPR’s Golkar faction chairman Rambe Kamarul Zaman.

"the democracy of simultaneous local elections must result in prosperity for all Indonesian people," said Zulkifli in Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Tuesday (9/27).

According to him, Rambe’s book is important to provide insight to the people. Moreover, simultaneous local elections are an important part of the nation’s journey in creating nation's leaders.

He also expects the book to serve as a reference to political parties in carrying out fair and honest elections. The goal is for realizing Indonesian people’s welfare.

"Hopefully the book would be beneficial," said Zulkifli at the event which was also attended by DPR’s Golkar faction chairman Setya Novanto, Home Affairs Minister Tjahjo Kumolo and former Golkar chairman Aburizal Bakrie. (Translator: Wilda Stiana)