THE fallout over Akbar Tandjung's escape from conviction is taking place all around. As soon as the Supreme Court announced its decision to grant Akbar's appeal, two public figures immediately announced their resignation. The first was Kendari High Court judge Amiruddin Zakaria, who tried Akbar Tandjung and found him guilty in a lower court. The second was Sultan Hamengku Buwono X of Yogyakarta, one of Golkar's presidential candidates.

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