Matchmaking for Mega
The number of potential presidential running mates for Megawati’s bid for the 2009 presidential election keeps getting smaller. Two are civilians, one is from the military.
December 16, 2008
MEGAWATI Soekarnoputri publicly shared her hopes at the end of her speech at the launching of the book Mereka Bicara Mega (Speaking of Mega) at Sultan Hotel, Jakarta, on Friday last week. After speaking for half an hour, she said, “I don’t want my vice president to consider himself as a potential president.” The 300 or so guests burst into laughter. So did Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, who has been mentioned in the list of potential running
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