HEADLINES OF MAJOR INDONESIAN NEWSPAPERS ON TUESDAY

Jakarta, March 17 (ANTARA) - The following are headlines in major Indonesian newspapers published here on Tuesday.

The Jakarta Post
AGENDA CHAOS AS OPEN CAMPAIGNS KICK OFF

Despite the open campaign period officially kicking off Monday, the General Elections Commission (KPU) had not settled a clear agenda on political rallies until late in that day, causing confusion among some party bodies.

Media Indonesia
FORMER EAST JAVA POLICE CHIEF QUITS POLICE

The elections of the East Java provincial head still has an impact. Former East Java Police Chief Inspector General Herman Surjadi Sumaweirdja finally declared that he quit police membership since March 1, 2009.

Kompas
CAMPAIGN LOCATIONS NOT CLEAR

Open campaign locations of political parties on Tuesday (March 17) are not clear. In fact, the Jakarta General Elections commission until Sunday has not yet had information on locations of public meetings for political parties' campaigns until April 5, 2009. This can affect the smoothness and security of campaign activities in the capital city.

Republika
PEACEFUL CAMPAIGNS DECLARED

The first day of public meetings on Monday (March 16) were filled with peaceful campaign activities, and participating political parties from the central, provincial until district levels declared peaceful campaign pledge and signed a peaceful campaign declaration.

Jakarta Globe
GLOVES OFF, LET THE FUN BEGIN

Indonesia's electoral campaign kicked off on Monday with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reminding state officials not to misuse their power during the period, while political parties vowed to hold a peaceful election.