MEGA Stays Mute

Plans are afoot to replace the TNI commander and the candidates are busy maneuvering. Army chief General Sutarto is a strong one, but the palace is keeping mum for now about the whole matter.

April 30, 2002

His steps are hurried and his face appears nervous. General Endriartono Sutarto quickly left after Friday prayers last week at the army headquarters in Jalan Merdeka Utara, Jakarta. The army chief of staff was reluctant to answer TEMPO's questions, although our reporter tried to get his views as he left. He had nothing to say on the moves now underfoot to replace the TNI commander. His name is on everyone's lips as the likely new man at the top

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