Upsetting the Applecart

Requirements for oil import tenders are being tightened. State officials as well as people inside Pertamina are suspected of being behind what is referred to as a mafia-like oil conspiracy.

December 20, 2005

DESPITE the fact that his position is currently somewhat akin to being on the horns of a dilemma, the courage of Widya Purnama is not in any way diminished. A really sweet maneuver has re-launched the boss of PT Pertamina amidst a flurry of demands for him to step down.

On Saturday three weeks ago, according to a whisper from a Tempo source, Widya was escorted by Cabinet Secretary Sudi Silalahi to face President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He reques

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