At the time of his ousterfive years ago, former president Suharto could not havereasonably expectedthat theday would come when he would be missed to the extent he now is.At that time massive protest ralliescondemned him for causingIndonesias economic collapse. Political foes seized the opportunity to attack him while former supporters faded away.

However a poll conducted by TEMPO in five major cities last monthshowsthat theprotracted economic c