Step Down Akbar, for Indonesia's Sake

A petition to replace the House speaker has begun. Akbar Tandjung faces two options: resign or be removed.

September 17, 2002

The Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) should be replaced immediately. This country's disgrace might as well be the disgrace of 10 countries. Why? It will be Indonesia's turn next year to host the meeting of ASEAN parliaments and—in accordance with the existing regulation—the leader of the host country's parliament becomes head of the annual gathering. Akbar Tandjung, who has just been sentenced to three years imprisonmen

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