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
Author: Derwin Pereira
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:
Razzle-dazzle battle
ASIAN AGENDA : INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
Crunch time for Indonesian presidential candidates.
The razzle-dazzle begins tomorrow. Tooting horns, banging drums and waving flags and
No.1 isn’t unreachable anymore for Wiranto
THE political star of retired general Wiranto appears to be getting brighter.
The former military commander, who more than three years ago suffered
Bambang’s grand vision for change
IDSS-STRAITS TIMES FORUM ON INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Presidential contender spells out in a smart booklet his plans for prosperity, fighting corruption and ensuring
Bambang says he’s most suited for top job
Laying out his vision, he cites his years of experience to back his claim that he is best placed to lead his
Akbar expects three-way fight and run-off poll
He names Wiranto, Mega and Bambang as the most likely presidential contenders to make it to second round in September.
THE presidential race
Indonesia’s ultimate survivor
IDSS-STRAITS TIMES FORUM ON INDONESIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Akbar Tandjung wins fight after fight, and still aims to take leading role despite losing presidency
Jakarta hopefuls to speak here
Indonesia's presidential campaign starts in Singapore next week.
Key contenders will be in the Republic to outline their competing visions, ahead of the