Look Out for 'Malari' Part II, They Say

Are supporters and opponents of President Abdurrahman Wahid likely to meet in the streets of Jakarta this Monday? Or are they only making threats?

January 16, 2001

Will Malari (widescale rioting in 1974) Part II erupt in the capital this Monday? That is what is making many residents worry about January 15. Rumors are circulating that thousands of supporters and opponents of President Abdurrahman Wahid will pour onto the streets and the mayhem will be repeated. Many people are anxious, and it has even been reported that the Ministry of National Education has given the okay for schools to close for the day.

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