Jakarta – Indonesia's General Elections Commission (KPU) will open registration on Wednesday for international observers wishing to monitor the implementation of the general elections this year, the commission's deputy chief said.

Ramlan Surbakti said the KPU had already sent an invitation to all foreign embassies that wished to send observers.

According to regulations, all observers have to register with the KPU if they wish to monitor the elections. In their application they are also asked to mention among others their number and areas they plan to monitor, he said.

"If the applications are approved, the KPU will give them accreditation," he said. While monitoring the general elections, all observers are obliged to adhere to all regulations already determined by the KPU.