WEARING a white traditional koko shirt, with black trousers and a black pici hat, Haji Muhamad Suharto appeared fit, despite his 82 years. Last Tuesday morning, the former president sat on a large chair in the main living room of his house at Jalan Cendana, Central Jakarta. That morning, Suharto opened his door wide, waiting for guests who came to wish him well.

Suharto appeared pleased. When he stood up, his body appeared slightly hunched