Soldiers Marching to Voting Booths

Active soldiers are collectively taking part in the local polls, thanks to an unsynchronized law on the elections.

May 3, 2005

THIS is a practical tip to predict the candidates of governor or regent in the Suharto's era. First, get a pencil and a piece of paper. Second, make a list of former officials of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) in the region: from the commander of the Regional Military Command (Kodam) to the one of the District Military Command (Kodim). Third, fold the paper and keep it beside the bed. Fourth, if the governor or regent has been appointed,

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