Ex-Inmates in the Inner Circle

Activities at the central meeting room at the Golkar Party's offices in Slipi, West Jakarta, paused abruptly last Thursday when the power went out during Golkar Executive Chairman Nurdin Halid's speech. The officials rose from their chairs. Some headed for the table filled with food. Others snuck out to get some fresh air. Darkness and stuffiness filled the room.

Several top officials clustered around the front table. Setya Novanto, Nurdin Halid, and Yorrys Raweyai could be seen talking, their heads close together. Behind them stood Sigit Haryo Wibisono, listening in on their conversation.

June 7, 2016