The Economist (US), November 16th, 2002
Tandjung sits it out
The party that backed Suharto remains strong
IN MOST democracies a political party that underpinned a corrupt and repressive former regime would be wiped off the electoral map. But not in Indonesia, and not the Golkar party, the political vehicle of the country's deposed former strongman, Suharto.
Golkar's leader, Akbar Tandjung, has been found guilty of embezzling state funds intended to buy food for the poor. He is appealing against the conviction, but meanwhile remains in control of the party. Mr Tandjung is the speaker of parliament, and the party remains a prime ...
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