Politically correct colors

Article Abstract:

The Indonesian political campaign before the May 29 parliamentary elections was filled with different colors that signify each competing party. On May 17, 1997, peoplesupporting the United Development Party (PPP) have taken to the streets and motorists not wishing to be inconvenienced must pay a mandatory fee of 2000-rupiah. The supporters, sometimes below voting age, often exhort money, break windows and harass motorists who do not show support for the PPP. To avoid being harassed, motorists show their support by showing hand signs and displaying green-colored cloths on their cars.

Political parties, Political campaigns

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Election campaign kicks off, but results seem certain

Article Abstract:

Indonesians are apprehensive of the country's May 29 parliamentary elections as tension between President Suharto's Golkar Party and Megawati Sukarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party. After losing her place in the campaign, Ms. Megawati has declared her intentions of boycotting the elections but has also expressed her concerns about the possibility of election violence. As a precaution, the government has been staging anti-riot drills to prevent any violent protests that may mar the proceedings.

Elections, Ethical aspects, Suharto, Election fraud, Megawati Sukarnoputri, Golkar Party (Indonesia), Indonesian Democratic Party, Political strikes

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President Habibie courts Indonesian Chinese as their 'ally.' (Indonesian President B.J. Habibie)

Article Abstract:

Indonesian President BJ Habibie reports he greatly wants Indonesian Chinese who have opted to stay out of Indonesia since the May 1998 outbursts to come back, describing himself as their partner. Habibie also claimed that he can help the country have a transparent, democratic approach, in place of the existing authoritarian rule.

Habibie, B.J.

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