An Inauspicious Start

Interruptions and demonstrations tarnished SBY’s swearing-in.

October 26, 2004

Cikeas, October 20, 2004. The door between the family room and his large library swung open. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono emerged with a friendly smile. “Good morning!” he said. “How are you?” He then approached Tempo’s Hanibal W.Y. Wijayanta, who had been awaiting his arrival. “I’m sorry, I’m still not neat and tidy yet, so please take the photo later after I am, OK? Maybe when I’m wearing a tie,

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