Jakarta – Neighbors eager for a glimpse of reclusive former president Soeharto were disappointed when he failed to appear at a polling station near his residence in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday.

Soeharto's daughter, Siti "Titik" Herdianti Hariadi, said her father was unwell. "We're sorry, Pak Harto cannot cast his ballot because he is suffering from diarrhea. He's had it for two days now," Titik said.

Titik and her younger sister, Siti Hutami Endang Adiningsih, cast their ballots at the polling station in Gondangdia, Central Jakarta.

Having ruled for 32 years, Soeharto resigned in May 1998 following nationwide protests fueled by a multidimensional crisis.