By Xinhua,
Jakarta : Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday asked the people and politicians to involve in maintaining security and order ahead of general election next years.
The request was made at his speech at a function to mark International Occupational Health and Safety Day at the State Palace here, following the frequent of protests in some big cities recently which turned to violence.
On Tuesday night, police arrested nine students allegedly engaged in violence during their protest against the oil price hike in Jakarta.
As the country would have a general election next year, the head of state reminded all group and politicians to achieve their interest in ethical manner.
“This year is the year close to general elections. Try to achieve your political interests in ethical manner. Use a healthy mechanism and compete in a healthy way in the election campaigns,” Susilo said.
He said that unstable security and order would disturb on the improvement of the investment and economic climate in the country.
Indonesia is to hold the second direct presidential and parliamentarian election next year.
Legislative campaigns would start next month and that the electoral commission (KPU) would soon issue the regulations.