Indonesia's dangerous politics
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There have been demonstrations in Indonesia after a security bill granted additional powers to the military, and they have continued despite President B.J. Habibie agreeing to delay the bill. The military act as if they control Indonesia, while a banking scandal has hit faith in the economy. The People's Consultative Assembly is to choose the president, and the balance of power may be held by the armed forces. The ruling party, Golkar, may seek to remove B.J.Habibie. There are a number of additional complications that could affect the outcome of the contest for president.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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A blind seer points the way
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The new president of Indonesia, Abdurrahman Wahid, has put together a good cabinet which balances established and new politicians and limits any damage that compromise could cause. Kwik Kian Gie will head the economics team, and he appears to see that corporate debt restructuring and banking reform are important. Former armed forces commander and defense minister, General Wiranto, becomes political and security affairs minister, no longer commanding any men. The president aims for greater control of the army.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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