LAST week, on Monday, a black banner was displayed on the fence behind the House of Representatives (DPR) building, Senayan, Jakarta. Although one end of the cloth was untied, those passing by Jalan Gelora could read the message written on it.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) symbol, the bull, was printed right in the middle. On the left side, “Coalition” was written in white with an arrow below it, pointing at two names: