3,710 Prisoners in Salemba Prison Vote in Presidential Election

As many as 3,710 prisoners in Salemba Prison, Central Jakarta, used their voting rights in the 2014 Indonesia Presidential elections, Wednesday (7/9). The voting process ran orderly and conducive without a brawl between prisoners.

Since two days ago, we have sent invitation cards to 3,710 prisoners who were registered in the Final Voters List (DPT)

"Since two days ago, we have sent invitation cards to 3,710 prisoners who were registered in the Final Voters List (DPT)," said Head of Salemba Prison, Abdul Karim, Wednesday (7/9).

434 Prisoners in City Police Prison Joined Voting

Karim disclosed that based on the latest data, there are only 3,710 have registered in the DPT, while the rest are foreigners. 

He furthered that his side prepared five polling stations (TPS) in the prison. To prevent unwanted things, as many as 100 personnel of prison and police are involved to secure the election.

"We also involve some prisoners to direct their friends how to vote. We ask them to wear scout uniform," he expressed.

Ardiansyah Putra, (30), one of prisoners at Salemba Prison admitted he was proud for having trusted to help officers directing the prisoner how to vote in the TPS.

"I am proud, because I already trusted to help my friends (other prisoners) to cast their voting rights for four months here," he told.

The man who was detained over a case of theft with violence, stated the voting process goes orderly and conducive. This is because the prisoners obey all rules set by Salemba Prison management during the voting process.

 "Alhamdulillah (Thank God), the voting process ran smoothly and orderly," he uttered.