Politics, Money and Politicians

The recent East Kalimantan governors election has worsened friction within PDI-P, resulting in the reported resignation of Theo Syafei, the partys man in the field. Has Mega given her blessings?

July 8, 2003

THE location was the VIP lounge at Juanda Airport, Surabaya, and the date was May 27. This luxurious, international-standard area, decorated with unique ornaments and tropical flowers, suddenly seemed to be emitting an unpleasant odor. A conspiracy seemed to be in the making. Ten members of the East Kalimantan Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) faction put their heads together for a meeting. Theo Syafei, one of Jakarta PDI-Ps chairme

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