MORE than just a president’s wife, Kristiani Herrawati’s role has involved many aspects of the government and the Democrat Party. “She holds extraordinary power,” said Yahya Ombara, who was once close to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s (SBY) family.

A member of the Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla campaign team in 2004, Yahya said that Ani plays a big role in determining who gets to be government officials. “Bu Ani has the influence to mak