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...Yudhoyono to deliver economic reform, though, he must overcome resistance from a legislature dominated by his adversaries: members of Megawati's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, who have formed an opposition alliance with members of Suharto's former party, Golongan Karya (known as Golkar). However ineffectual Megawati's administration was perceived to be, it was far from idle on the economy?her team is praised for slashing the national debt, stabilizing the currency, lowering interest rates and selling off state-controlled assets. But the toughest reforms?those that might threaten the interests of powerful bureaucrats and business leaders?have been...
...Indonesian acronym PDIP), suffered a surprise setback earlier this month in the parliamentary election. PDIP lost its status as the legislature's largest party, garnering about 20% of the vote, down from 33% in 1999, and its candidates were ignominiously outpolled by those from Suharto's old party, Golongan Karya (Golkar). "I wanted Megawati to be President because I believed she would take our side," says Asep, who attended rallies and volunteered to help during her 1999 party campaign. "But she hasn't done anything for us since she became President. I thought I'd be able to earn...
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