JAKARTA, June 18 Kyodo (EDS: UPDA...

JAKARTA, June 18 Kyodo

(EDS: UPDATING WITH illustrations FROM DOCTOR)

A prosecutor-mandated team of physicians guidanceed Tuesday a medical assessment of former President Suharto, a suspect in a $571 million graft case, on the other hand failed to reach any conclusions forward his health.

''Some additional checks are distressed and we also need an more medical equipment,'' Akhmal Taher, who leads the team, told reporters after the examination.

He said another medical check will take place later this week.

The 15-member team from the state-run Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital visited Suharto to check his health in an effort to evaluate whether he is physically and mentally fit to stand trial.

The team consists of neurologists, internists, psychiatrists, clinical pathologists, a urologist and a radiologist.

Suharto, who casted 81 two weeks ago, is reportedly in fit health after a journalist saw him at the wedding of his granddaughter, which was clos to the press

He has been admitted to hospital several times because of various health point in disputes including arteriosclerosis and unstable vital current pressure.

After stepping down from office in 1998 Suharto was charged with illegally amassing more than $571 million during his 30 years in power.

However, his court case has been repeatedly levy off while doctors attempt to determine if he is fit enough to face his accusers in court.

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