Instead of a slow calm week, Blembem village, Ponorogo, East Java, was a hive of activity early last week. The police, military, and intelligence dressed in civilian clothing crisscrossed through the poor area. “We were afraid after the incident took place,” said Misiyem, 60, a sundries vendor.

The case Misiyem referred to was a report on money politics perpetrated by Samuji. This sympathizer of the Democrat Party was spotted passing out Rp1