Taufiq Kiemas is a magnetic personality. As the presidents husband, Taufiq, who turns 58 this year, may be considered Megawati Soekarnoputris spokesperson. Not surprisingly, almost every day, people of various walks of lifegovernors, businessmen, directors of state-owned enterprises and even national politicianscrowd the waiting room of Mr President for their turn to see him.

It has been one of Taufiqs character traits to strike up friendships wit