DONNING a blue checked shirt and black trousers, deputy mayor of Medan, Ramli Lubis, ate a boxed meal of Padang food. Detained at the headquarters of the Indonesian police, Lubis, a suspect in a corruption case involving the purchase of fire engines, ate all the food that afternoon.

Eating regularly is important to Ramli. This is how he maintains his health and fitness behind bars. He could use any sports facilities available. “I play table te