The Odds on Mega-Hamzah

The Mega-Hamzah duo is expected to last until 2004. But their possible involvement in graft is not discounted either.

August 7, 2001

In terms of political flexibility, United Development Party (PPP) Chairman Hamzah Haz perhaps can set an example. He had only been vice president several days when he visited Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Chairman Hasyim Muzadi. Under the spotlight of television and the flash of cameras, they embraced each other. Hamzah offered islah (reconciliation) and Hasyim welcomed this. Previously, only hours after being named vice president, he also met with

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