Turning the Sultan into a Guardian
The government proposes a monarchical concept, while also allowing the Sultan of Yogyakarta the possibility of holding the position of Yogyakarta Governor. Who will dare oppose this?
December 8, 2010
Studying the iPad screen in front of him, President Susilo Bamabng Yudhoyono asked those present, “What did I say that was wrong?” The President was thinking back to the statements he had made moments before the limited cabinet meeting held a week ago. The ministers and minister-level officials, including Vice President Boediono who had attended the full cabinet meeting at the President’s office, last Thursday, remained silent.
The Presid
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