Capital Gains

While the actual salary of the Governor of Jakarta is not that much, the perks that go with the job make it a mighty sought-after position.

September 17, 2002

The house on the corner of Jalan Taman Suropati looks like a giant vase. Flowers of all colors bloom along the drive and at the edges of the terrace. On the balcony, between the pillars supporting the roof, red roses throng as if they were competing with each other to show off their beauty. Dozens of flowering plants are scattered around the garden, giving the home a joyous air.

Within the house blooms the career of the occupant. In the m

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