THE white-painted house in the elite Mapala area of Makassar would appear to be devoid of life. The guard post is empty. And no matter how often you ring the bell, no one answers. Only two lights are to be seen dimly illuminating the terrace. All so different from a month ago. Before that, for almost three months this house was a hive of activity. Day and night, it was invariably crammed with supporters of its owner, Nurdin Halid, all eager t