Muslim democrats at work from Indochina to Tunisia - The Nation


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Muslim democrats at work from Indochina to Tunisia
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As a young Muslim activist during the authoritarian rules of Sukarno and Suharto, he realised that not much could be gained through Islamising the political system; rather, it would prove to be an obstacle. Hence, he proposed an "Islam yes, ...

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Tommy Suharto Finds Path to Run in 2014 Elections - Jakarta Globe


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Tommy Suharto Finds Path to Run in 2014 Elections
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A National Republic Party (Nasrep) supporter holds the party's logo next to a picture of Nasrep founder 'Tommy' Suharto. JG Photo/Yudhi Sukma Wijaya "Can someone please explain how it is that Tommy Suharto is eligible to run for office?

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'Rude', 'Anonymous' Tweeters Beware: Tifatul to Target Twitter - Jakarta Globe


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'Rude', 'Anonymous' Tweeters Beware: Tifatul to Target Twitter
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Welcome to the Censorship - just like in the Suharto era of New Order. Words on the street is that Mr Sembiring with his twitter account @tifsembiring, is tired of getting attacked daily by anonymous accounts. Plus, he wants to ensure that he can track ...

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Indonesian Businessman on the Run In Case With Suharto Link - Jakarta Globe

Indonesian Businessman on the Run In Case With Suharto Link
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The director of a company linked to a grandson of former President Suharto was named a suspect in a Rp 2.5 billion ($280000) embezzlement case, but only after he went into hiding. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Rikwanto said on Thursday that ...

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Year of the Dragon celebrations prosper among ethnic Chinese in Indonesia - Alaska Dispatch


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Year of the Dragon celebrations prosper among ethnic Chinese in Indonesia
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Such a scene was practically unheard of just 10 years ago, as Chinese-Indonesians struggled to overcome decades of discrimination and cultural repression under former strongman Suharto. “The Chinese have been treated with hostility for some time,” says ...
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Filmmakers to address Indonesia's intractable corruption - Monsters and Critics.com

Filmmakers to address Indonesia's intractable corruption
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Although the country has achieved some success in fighting corruption since it embarked on wide-ranging reforms after the fall of the autocratic president Suharto in 1998, recent cases indicated the practice remains entrenched among officialdom.

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From Tennis to Politics, Aburizal Says He's Fit to Run - Jakarta Globe


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From Tennis to Politics, Aburizal Says He's Fit to Run
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He has further been criticized for his close ties to former President Suharto, who ruled Indonesia as a military dictator for decades. As one of the favored members of Suharto's “Team 10,” which was set up to coordinate purchases of state goods on ...

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