On the inside lane
Article Abstract:
Indonesia's ruling Golkar party is engaged in a strategy to attract Muslim voters by establishing close ties between local party leaders and Muslim religious groups. Indonesia being 88% Islamic, Golkar's clout over Muslim groups is something which the United Development Party (PPP) should consider in contesting the Jun 9, 1992 parliamentary election. Golkar's improved influence on the Muslim populace is sure to limit the PPP's political stature. Consequently, the battle for the second most powerful political party heats up between PPP and the Indonesian Democratic Party.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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More of the same: opposition party backs Suharto for president
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The Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) decided on Jan 13, 1993, to endorse Pres Suharto for a sixth five-year term even as it originally campaigned for change. Student groups reacted to the nomination of Suharto by branding the opposition party asinconsistent with its own stand. PDI ignored the candidacy of Sukarno's son Guruh Sukarnoputra who could have been a strong contender. Armed forces chief Gen Try Sutrisno was nominated by PDI for the vice presidency.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1993
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