The Bull and the Banyan Tree
Together, the two big parties scuttled the formation of a special committee of legislators on the Bulog II scandal. Now they're teaming up on the proposed constitutional amendments. Who will reap the benefits?
July 9, 2002
The fragrant aroma of coffee wafted over the tables at Tee Box Caf, the noted meeting spot for Jakartas political elite. Owned by businessman Setya Novanto, deputy treasurer of Golkar and one-time central figure in the Bank Bali scandal, this south Jakarta nightspot is where the big shots of the two parties meet to talk coffee, mixed with a dash of politics. One recent Thursday morning, from 7.30am Jakarta time, they were there joking and gossipi
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