8,000 Indonesians Pick Their Next President At Embassy
By Azaraimy HH

Bandar Seri Begawan - More than 8,000 registered voters out of more than 25,000 Indonesians in the Sultanate cast their votes yesterday at the Indonesian embassy for the first direct presidential election in the world's third largest democracy.

His Excellency Yusbar Djamil, Ambassador of Indonesia to Brueni, led the casting of the ballots by Indonesians working in Brunei.

They came in droves and full of enthusiasm.

Ambassador Yusbar Djamil said he was satisfied with the preparations for the casting of votes in Brunei.

He said that the voting took place from 8 am to 6pm, whereas in Indonesia, it was held from 8 am to 1 pm. This was because yesterday was a working day in Brunei and that more time was needed for voters to cast their votes.

He thanked all the Indonesians in Brunei who voted yesterday. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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