Return of the Central Axis?

Muslim-majority political parties have quietly been forming a coalition to challenge the Megawati camp.

December 30, 2003

THE National Awakening Party (PKB) building appears elegant in the early morning sunlight. It has a spacious courtyard, with a small prayer hall standing neatly to the right. Running beside it is Jalan Kalibata Timur, right behind the rear fence of the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery. The South Jakarta building, which was opened just a few months ago, is still devoid of activity. Mahfud Md., a PKB Deputy Chairman, is busy in his office. P

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