A Smile after Civil Emergency

Aceh is entering a civil emergency period. What is its impact on an investigation into alleged corruption of Aceh's governor?

May 25, 2004

ABDULLAH Puteh, Governor of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, shows a brighter face. Previously, Puteh, born in Meunasah Arun, East Aceh, seemed to keep his distance from journalists. However, on Thursday last week, before flying to Jakarta, he gave an interview to a number of journalists at his residence. "You see my face? Undeterred, right? If I'm guilty, I will have my fear," he said.

The 54-year-old governor may feel relieved now. T

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