The Fall of the Prince

His position as party chairman has not helped Akbar Tandjung win votes in Central Java. Political maneuvers in the provinces, it seems, should not be taken lightly.

October 21, 2003

AKBAR Tandjung quickly strode away from his office on the third floor of the Peoples Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives (MPR/DPR) Building last Tuesday morning. He was unable to conceal his gloomy expression, even though he kept his head down. Two Golkar members, Soeharsojo and Iris Indira Murti, rushed to join him. Half running, Iris asked Akbar a question, which was answered in a loud voice that almost sounded like a snarl. In the lif

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