Drop the Doubt

The president has formed a Press Monitoring Team. Shouldn't the press be forming a President Monitoring Team?

May 15, 2001

President Abdurrahman Wahid has three spokesmen. In this, he is unmatched by Indonesia's previous presidents. His chief spokesman is Wimar Witoelar, a prominent figure during the New Order regime who gained popularity among activists for his outspokenness. President Wahid's decision to form a Presidential Spokespersons Team initially received widespread support. With this number of spokesmen, it was thought that the president would have greater ave

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