Swimming with ‘Piranhas’

Sutiyoso claims to have the support of small parties, professional organizations and a military “chieftain.” But his popularity remains low.

October 16, 2007

AFTER bidding farewell to his Jakarta gubernatorial office, Sutiyoso is getting busier than ever. Following his declaration as a presidential contender on Monday last week, the three-star retired serviceman has been on the move.

Tuesday last week, for instance, he visited Mbah Maridjan at the foot of Mt Merapi, Yogyakarta. There, Sutiyoso was accompanied by Indonesian boxing champion Chris John, who along with Maridjan starred in an energy drink

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