Ni Komang Erviani ,  The Jakarta Post ,  Denpasar   |  Mon, 01/12/2009 3:58 PM  |  Bali

The Bali General Elections Commission (KPUD) announced Friday it will increase the number of polling stations on the island to 8,401 from 7,090 for the April legislative elections to ease the burden on its officials and ensure the results deadline is met.

Bali KPUD chairman I Ketut Lanang Perbawa Sukawati said the commission aimed to reduce the possibility of late results due to a forecast high voter turnout and the large number of political parties involved. [Read more →]