Mega gears up for big TV debate
Media-shy leader will face off with media-savvy Dr Amien today.
The Indonesian President is doing some last-minute cramming.
Holed up in her residence in
Author: Derwin Pereira
Bambang’s rivals fight back
ASIAN AGENDA: INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
With 10 days left to go in the month-long campaign for the Indonesian presidential election on July 5,
Political fatigue thinning out crowds
INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2004
People attend rallies only to collect free gifts as presidential race faces prospect of dragging on for another four
Dirty tricks emerge in Jakarta presidential race
It bears the title Star Quest and the first eight minutes feature a segment from the Indonesian version of American Idol.
Then a
Western envoys in Indonesia : JI’s next target?
Report says it is switching from bombings to assassination campaigns.
Operatives from the Jemaah Islamiah terrorist network have reportedly entered Indonesia in recent
Presidential rivals fight for Muslim votes
VOTES '04
Huge catchment of 70 million decisive in July 5 polls
The Muslim ground in Indonesia is turning into a major battlefield for
Java volcano eruption kills Singapore schoolboy
Family holiday ends in tragedy as boy is struck by hot rocks.
A Singaporean schoolboy was killed yesterday after he was hit by
It’s a generals’ election
VOTES '04
Ex-generals hope old boys' network will boost chances but military's top brass won't take sides
It has been billed as the battle
Mega’s public makeover may be too little, too late
Increasing public and media appearances unlikely to be enough to win presidential race against popular, well-funded
rivals.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Last week, Indonesian President Megawati
Double blow for Mega’s election hopes
Nadhlatul Ulama clerics rule against choosing a woman as president; leaders issue edict to back Wiranto's candidacy.
An influential group of clerics from
Mega and her rivals launch presidential bid
Tight security as 30-day campaign begins for first direct poll.
Six years after the fall of Suharto, Indonesia crossed another major threshold in
Candidates scramble to court NU
Presidential contenders see its endorsement as ticket to victory
NEWS ANALYSIS
What is the most attractive catch for presidential contenders in Indonesia today? Answer: