The More Indisposed, the Better (He Feels)

Respondents of TEMPO’s opinion poll are equally divided in their views over the issue of clemency for deposed president Suharto.

January 15, 2002

For deposed President Suharto ill health must have been a source of extreme agony and misery, but at the same time it has also turned out to be a blessing in disguise. His deteriorating health marked by his frequent admission to and discharge from hospital has brought a chorus of sympathy demanding a presidential pardon. Many people thought the end was in sight for Suharto when the former Indonesian strongman was admitted to the Pertamina Hos

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