Indonesia's opposition revs up
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Elections are scheduled for Jun 7 in Indonesia, and will be the first free elections for more than 40 years. Indonesian president, B.J. Habibie, has sought to bring in democracy, with free elections and a free press. The ruling party, Golkar, will have Habibie as its presidential candidate, but it is too closely linked to the Suharto regime for many voters. The winner of the elections will have to tackle a number of issues, such as economic reform, separatism in provinces, and scandals relating to the Suharto family.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Back on Indonesia's streets
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Indonesia's president, B.J. Habibie, was linked to former president Suharto, which has led some Indonesians to oppose his presidency. There have been demonstrations, while parliament is seeking to carry out political reforms. Popular goals include reclaiming Suharto's wealth, but there are practical problems which mean that this may not be possible. There is hope for democracy in Indonesia, but there are also dangers from the country's economic problems and ethnic divisions.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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