The Well-Traveled `Saleswoman'

Megawati traveled six times in 14 months, visiting 27 countries, while ex-president Abdurrahman Wahid, made 21 trips and visited 50 nations during his term.

October 1, 2002

President Megawati faces great danger, not from Al Qaeda or any other radical groups, but from her own reluctance to listen to criticism. At least, where her stubborn stance on foreign tours is concerned.

The press has been critical of the way that presidential trips are prioritized—such as why she went to Hungary, Algeria and other countries instead of visiting the stranded workers in Nunukan. The House of Representatives (DPR) asked

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