President Offers Condolences Over Sondang's Death

Jakarta (Antara Bali) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Sunday offered condolences over the death of Sondang Hutagalung, a student who set himself ablaze in a rally outside the Merdeka Palace here on Dec 7.

President Yudhoyono deeply condoled with the parents and relatives of Sondang over his death, presidential aide for political communications Daniel Sparringa said.

Daniel said Sondang's death of course sent deep messages and hoped all parties could follow up on the messages particularly those useful for the nation.

"We believe that Sondang's death left thousands of messages. We should take what is ours," he said.

Sondang who was a student of Bung Karno University died after being treated at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta for burn wounds.

His remains was buried at Pondok Kelapa cemetery in East Jakarta on Sunday noon.(*)