Presidential hopefuls get psychological check-up

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Updated May 19, 2009 12:06:56

The presidential election in Indonesia will be held next month and all the candidates have been preparing themselves.

Since 2004, all eligible candidates have been required to go through a set of stringent medical examinations, which includes physical and psychological checks.

Presenter: Anna Lumbangaol
Speakers: Former General Wiranto, the Head of 'Hanura' Political Party; Supriyantoro, the Head of Gatot Subroto Hospital; Anies Bawedan, Rector of Paramadina University, Indonesia

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