Ill at ease: fresh speculation breaks out over Suharto's health

Article Abstract:

Indonesia responded nervously to news that President Suharto was going overseas for medical tests on July 7, 1996. Investors were already anxious about rising tensions after the government removed Megawati Sukarnoputri as head of the Indonesian Democratic Party, and suggestions Suharto could be ailing sent the stockmarket spinning down. Publicly listed companies linked to Suharto's family were hit hardest. Political opponents sense a vulnerability, but many watchers fear the vacuum that would follow if the president left office.

Health aspects, Suharto, Economic indicators, Indonesian Democratic Party

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Driven by dissent

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The Indonesian government is beginning to take firmer action against labour activists. This includes bringing subversion charges against 12 members of the Democratic People's Party, a group of dissident youths. Labour unrest remains a key problem for the Indonesian government, hampering its efforts to make the country stable and prosperous. It feels the need to take action against those who express opposition, even though this brings it international criticism on its human rights record.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Union Organizing, Human rights, Unionization

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Golkar gets religion

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Indonesia's Golkar Party is openly wooing the Muslim vote in the upcoming April 27 elections. The Golkar Party has increased its support for the construction of Islam schools and institutions. Political analyst believe that Indonesia's Islam community is not likely to throw its full support to the Golkar Party.

Political organizations, Elections, Asia, Muslims, Muslims in Asia, Religion and state, Golkar Party (Indonesia)

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