Final Steps?

Rizal Ramli is `demoted' to minister of finance, replacing Prijadi Praptosuhardjo. Any postponement of the fuel price increase is seen as controversial. But why did President Abdurrahman Wahid replace Praptosuhardjo?

June 19, 2001

AT long last, Rizal Ramli has the post he always wanted. He's now one of a small group of people at the pinnacle of power. But it seems as though there are many risks for Rizal in this lofty position. Last Thursday, after the transfer of posts at the Ministry of Finance, Rizal seemed to be as pleased as Punch. The former coordinating minister for the economy had a smile for everyone at the ceremony. As the new minister of finance and state ent...

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