The Tentacles of Salim and the Grip of Suharto
Tuesday, August 27, 2002
To control Indonesia, we must control Java, said D.N. Aidit, a prominent figure in the Indonesian communist party. The Javacentric theory expressed by Aidit and made popular through the film The G30S/PKI Rebellion is no longer valid. Many are now convinced that apart from money, television networks are what is needed to control Indonesia.
In controlling tv networks, it seems no one compares with the Salim Group. Quietly, they have extended their te
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