HELD UP IN SENAYAN

The majority of the respondents doubt that the Working Committee established by the DPR will be able to solve the Sukhoi purchase case.

July 22, 2003

VERY soon, the controversial Sukhoi fighter planes will soar through Indonesian airspace. Last May, the Government of Indonesia made a down payment of US$26 million to purchase two Su-27s and two Su-30s. The Russian-made planes are scheduled to participate in the aerial demonstration on October 5 when the Indonesian Military (TNI) celebrates its 58th anniversary. Alas, the problem surrounding their purchase is yet to be resolved. Suspicion

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