Too bold for comfort
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The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) demonstrated itsability to attract huge crowds in its last political rally prior to the Jun 9, 1992 elections. Despite bringing in the urban masses, PDI has yet to prove its strength in actual poll results. Going up against the ruling party Golkar and Islamic coalition United Development Party, PDI is the only political party to have a well-defined platform. However, the aggressive campaigning of PDI may alienate the older voters.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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Lacklustre race: parliamentary polls devoid of divisive issues
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Indonesia's political parties are gearing up for the parliamentary elections to be held on Jun 9, 1992. The parties, namely the Indonesian Democratic Party, the United Development Party and the Golkar Party, all promise to effect economic and democratic reforms if they win in the elections. The parties' platforms differ only in terms of religious and ideological orientations. The Golkar, which is the ruling party, is expected to win most of the electoral seats.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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Wooing the clergy
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Indonesia's major political parties are trying to win the support of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Islamic organization. The politically influential NU stated that it will refrain from openly supporting any party in the Jun 1992 elections. However, an unofficial political endorsement by the NU is still a possibility.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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