Not Terminated, Not Inactive

The Aceh Governor, subject of a corruption inquiry, appears to have retained at least some of his powersdespite a recent presidential order.

July 27, 2004

LAST Wednesday evening in a five star hotel in Jakarta, Abdullah Puteh said he was surrendering to his fate. But he didn't stop smiling, and praised President Megawati, who he said had acted "brightly" when she issued an order that he was to be investigated by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). This Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor said he had nothing to lose, though the instruction could strip him of his authority—fo

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