The Harder they Fall

With defeat at the Golkar convention, Akbar confronts an uncertain political future.

April 27, 2004

KNOWN for keeping a cool head in any situation, Akbar Tandjung nonetheless seemed a bit on the hot side last Thursday as he chaired a meeting of the Golkar Party central leadership in Slipi, Jakarta. Hearing close friends grumble about the partys convention, taken in a rout last Tuesday by Wiranto, Akbar said in a loud voice, Enough already. No need to go over it again. There is still a lot of much more important work which needs to be done. Ever

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