MPR rejects Habibie’s speech
President loses vote narrowly; result shows political alignments towards his challengers, especially Megawati.
President B.J. Habibie's quest for another five years received a
Author: Derwin Pereira
Jakarta shadow play … Habibie : Will he pass muster?
Political manoeuvrings by the major political players and their supporters intensify behind the scenes in Indonesia as tomorrow's historic vote on the
Two key factions deal blow to Habibie
PDI-P and PKB, and two smaller factions in the MPR, reject the President's accountability speech, reducing his chances at another term.
PRESIDENT B.J.
His fate hangs on politics and the people
NEWS ANALYSIS
As Wednesday's presidential vote looms, the debate among legislators in the MPR and voices out in the streets will combine to
Violence in Jakarta as mob, soldiers clash
National assembly reviews Habibie's fate while skirmishes in the streets continue for the second day.
SECURITY forces fought pitched battles with thousands of
Habibie under fire
Politicians, intellectuals and military officers criticise him for avoiding controversial issues and veering away from reality in his speech.
PRESIDENT B.J. Habibie came
Habibie puts up stout defence
As he defends himself in parliament, security forces outside clash with protesters who want him to resign.
PRESIDENT B.J. Habibie, fighting to stay
What Indonesians want – Change
NEWS ANALYSIS
On the eve of another political milestone, Indonesians look at the future with a simple reasoning: they voted for change and
Golkar could switch nominee
Heading the list of alternative candidates is General Wiranto, Habibie's own choice for running mate.
EVEN as President B.J. Habibie picked Indonesian defence
Habibie is Golkar’s presidential candidate
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But party leaders leave open the choice of running mate. Four candidates have been shortlisted.
INDONESIA'S Golkar party early this morning
Presidency : Golkar keeps its pick open
INDONESIA's Golkar party began a two-day congress last night with widespread expectations that it would endorse incumbent B.J. Habibie as its candidate
War’s not over
DERWIN AMONG THE GUERILLAS
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